Ripley County

MO · Pop. 76,202 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ripley County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 76,202.

$/Acre: $6,108

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 141.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax4.64%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$75,287

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,108

Median Home Price$516K

Acres for Sale4159

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,975 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K708

Property Crime /100K426

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak