Phelps County

MO · Pop. 51,353 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Phelps County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 51,353.

$/Acre: $1,230

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.9/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 Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax5.66%

Cost of Living Index84.1

Median Household Income$44,567

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,230

Median Home Price$219K

Acres for Sale937

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,641 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)261 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate