Ralls County

MO · Pop. 78,501 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ralls County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 78,501.

$/Acre: $2,801

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 67/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax4.68%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$64,652

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,801

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale2677

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,116 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K557

Property Crime /100K711

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate