St. Louis County

MO · Pop. 51,687 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

St. Louis County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 51,687.

$/Acre: $1,510

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 34.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax4.89%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$43,736

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,510

Median Home Price$197K

Acres for Sale4713

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,945 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K607

Property Crime /100K519

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate