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