Stone County

MO · Pop. 131,653 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Stone County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 131,653.

$/Acre: $3,224
Property Tax: 0.97%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 62%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 88.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%
Local Sales Tax1.3%
Combined Sales Tax5.53%
Cost of Living Index96.7
Median Household Income$60,675
Poverty Rate15.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,224
Median Home Price$343K
Acres for Sale708
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation1,914 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado7/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)254 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K596
Property Crime /100K521
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate