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