New Madrid County

MO · Pop. 102,221 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

New Madrid County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 102,221.

$/Acre: $5,258

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 155.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax5.1%

Cost of Living Index89.8

Median Household Income$90,115

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,258

Median Home Price$437K

Acres for Sale1983

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,651 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K663

Property Crime /100K840

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak