Polk County

MO · Pop. 177,188 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Polk County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 177,188.

$/Acre: $8,080

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 203 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 252/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax5.54%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$76,083

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,080

Median Home Price$585K

Acres for Sale425

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season203 days

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,955 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)325 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K701

Property Crime /100K752

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak