Mississippi County

MO · Pop. 115,198 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Mississippi County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 115,198.

$/Acre: $2,860

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax4.91%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$62,870

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,860

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale1764

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,035 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K631

Property Crime /100K382

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate