Maries County

MO · Pop. 156,990 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Maries County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 156,990.

$/Acre: $4,577

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 133.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax6.14%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$44,841

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,577

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale2340

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,232 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K712

Property Crime /100K687

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak