Osage County

MO · Pop. 12,258 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Osage County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 12,258.

$/Acre: $1,086
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 173 days
Broadband: 59%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 8.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.81%
Combined Sales Tax6.04%
Cost of Living Index94.9
Median Household Income$44,961
Poverty Rate19.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,086
Median Home Price$304K
Acres for Sale2557
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season173 days
Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,150 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)250 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K862
Property Crime /100K632
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town22 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyStrong