Vernon County

MO · Pop. 184,566 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Vernon County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 184,566.

$/Acre: $4,815

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 118.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index85.2

Median Household Income$86,780

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,815

Median Home Price$305K

Acres for Sale1535

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,068 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K569

Property Crime /100K548

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak