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