Pike County

MO · Pop. 15,196 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Pike County is a rural county in MO with a population of approximately 15,196.

$/Acre: $998

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 8.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax4.53%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$49,484

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$998

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale4463

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,700 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K961

Property Crime /100K993

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyStrong