Macon County

MO · Pop. 57,002 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Macon County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 57,002.

$/Acre: $1,599

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 50/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax2%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$35,444

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,599

Median Home Price$249K

Acres for Sale74

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,947 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K668

Property Crime /100K688

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate