Shelby County

MO · Pop. 126,030 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Shelby County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 126,030.

$/Acre: $3,626
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 87.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.71%
Combined Sales Tax5.94%
Cost of Living Index88
Median Household Income$94,562
Poverty Rate25.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,626
Median Home Price$327K
Acres for Sale4862
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low23°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,518 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado7/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)130 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497
Property Crime /100K325
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City40 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate