Morgan County

MO · Pop. 128,623 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Morgan County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 128,623.

$/Acre: $10,058

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 318.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax4.73%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$53,223

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,058

Median Home Price$646K

Acres for Sale398

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,196 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K671

Property Crime /100K675

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak