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