Clark County
MO · Pop. 6,680 · Rural County
Clark County sits in Missouri across 505 square miles, home to 6,680 people at 13.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $118,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.97% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.5°F and average winter lows of 17.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Keokuk Area Hospital is 18 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 194-day growing season in USDA zone 6a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $118,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 13.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 9.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 75.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Keokuk Area Hospital, is 18 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Clark County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $118k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 194 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.1"
- Broadband
- 75.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Keokuk Area Hospital, 18 mi
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Homesteading in Clark County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clark County?
- Clark County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.5°F, and average winter lows of 17.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $118,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 75.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Keokuk Area Hospital is 18 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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