Perry County

MO · Pop. 38,963 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Perry County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 38,963.

$/Acre: $1,126

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax4.46%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$84,248

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,126

Median Home Price$126K

Acres for Sale4164

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,626 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K625

Property Crime /100K720

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate