Moniteau County

MO · Pop. 50,741 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Moniteau County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 50,741.

$/Acre: $1,231

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax4.47%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$43,938

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,231

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale1183

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,405 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K403

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate