Ray County

MO · Pop. 104,805 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ray County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 104,805.

$/Acre: $5,310

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 156.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.33%

Combined Sales Tax5.56%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$41,961

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,310

Median Home Price$430K

Acres for Sale374

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,322 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak