Shannon County

MO · Pop. 139,374 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Shannon County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 139,374.

$/Acre: $2,721

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 84.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax4.49%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$35,747

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,721

Median Home Price$195K

Acres for Sale3769

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,514 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K615

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate