Livingston County

MO · Pop. 32,156 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Livingston County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 32,156.

$/Acre: $1,208

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 19.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax4.31%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$76,658

Poverty Rate8.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,208

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale3318

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,539 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K937

Property Crime /100K628

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong