Bollinger County
MO · Pop. 10,591 · Rural County
Bollinger County is a rural county in Missouri, spanning 618 square miles with 10,591 residents at a density of 17.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $142,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.61%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F and average winter lows of 26°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Madison Medical Center is 22.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.3% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.61% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $142,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 17.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 50.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 77.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Madison Medical Center, is 22.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Bollinger County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $142k
- Property tax
- 0.61%
- Growing season
- 183 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 50.4"
- Broadband
- 77.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Madison Medical Center, 22.6 mi
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Homesteading in Bollinger County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bollinger County?
- Bollinger County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F, and average winter lows of 26°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $142,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.61%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Madison Medical Center is 22.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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