Wayne County

MO · Pop. 65,688 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in MO with a population of approximately 65,688.

$/Acre: $1,719

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 54.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax4.93%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$79,793

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,719

Median Home Price$315K

Acres for Sale477

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,568 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K544

Property Crime /100K537

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate