Lincoln County

MO · Pop. 195,896 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 195,896.

$/Acre: $9,356

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 439.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax4.36%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$57,237

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,356

Median Home Price$508K

Acres for Sale1066

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,681 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573

Property Crime /100K648

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak