Scott County

MO · Pop. 93,785 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Scott County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 93,785.

$/Acre: $8,653

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 193/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax5.26%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$47,465

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,653

Median Home Price$585K

Acres for Sale3407

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,495 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K654

Property Crime /100K890

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak