St. Charles County

MO · Pop. 75,481 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

St. Charles County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 75,481.

$/Acre: $3,650

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 91.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$44,246

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,650

Median Home Price$403K

Acres for Sale2679

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,441 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)388 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K530

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate