Sullivan County

MO · Pop. 80,743 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sullivan County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 80,743.

$/Acre: $2,702

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 73.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax5.79%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$88,341

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,702

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale1058

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,622 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)153 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K634

Property Crime /100K549

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate