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