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