Ozark County

MO · Pop. 64,050 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ozark County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 64,050.

$/Acre: $2,232

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 58.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax4.93%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$42,027

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,232

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale1254

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,220 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517

Property Crime /100K576

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate