Scotland County

MO · Pop. 128,335 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Scotland County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 128,335.

$/Acre: $10,001

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 392.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax5.38%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$90,669

Poverty Rate18.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,001

Median Home Price$517K

Acres for Sale2566

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,878 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

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 /100K656

Property Crime /100K917

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak