Ste. Genevieve County
MO · Pop. 18,551 · Suburban County
Ste. Genevieve County sits in Missouri across 499 square miles, home to 18,551 people at 37.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $216,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F and average winter lows of 25°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospit is 8.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 202-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospit, with an emergency room, is just 8.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Ste. Genevieve County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $216k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 202 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.9"
- Broadband
- 94.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospit, 8.2 mi
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Homesteading in Ste. Genevieve County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Ste. Genevieve County?
- Ste. Genevieve County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.6°F, and average winter lows of 25°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $216,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospit is 8.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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