Monroe County

MO · Pop. 25,638 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 25,638.

$/Acre: $3,065

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 71.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.9%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$81,320

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,065

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale2758

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,998 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K629

Property Crime /100K866

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate