Pettis County

MO · Pop. 160,357 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Pettis County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 160,357.

$/Acre: $7,629

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 204.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax4.77%

Cost of Living Index85.7

Median Household Income$59,969

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,629

Median Home Price$584K

Acres for Sale3550

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,054 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)278 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K557

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak