Audrain County
MO · Pop. 24,688 · Suburban County
Audrain County, Missouri covers 692 square miles with a population of 24,688 and a density of 35.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $122,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.88% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F and average winter lows of 21.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Noble Health Audrain Community Hospi is 3.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.88% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Noble Health Audrain Community Hospi, with an emergency room, is just 3.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 18% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Audrain County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 81/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.88%
- Growing season
- 193 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.3"
- Broadband
- 87.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Noble Health Audrain Community Hospi, 3.4 mi
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Homesteading in Audrain County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Audrain County?
- Audrain County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F, and average winter lows of 21.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.88%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Noble Health Audrain Community Hospi is 3.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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