Putnam County

MO · Pop. 169,312 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 169,312.

$/Acre: $5,650

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 174.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax4.63%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$60,247

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,650

Median Home Price$396K

Acres for Sale2833

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,309 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K520

Property Crime /100K408

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak