Clinton County
MO · Pop. 21,259 · Suburban County
Clinton County, Missouri covers 419 square miles with a population of 21,259 and a density of 50.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $204,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.86%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F and average winter lows of 19°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc is 12.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.86% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A median household income of $70,625 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Clinton County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 68/100
- Median home price
- $204k
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- Growing season
- 184 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.7"
- Broadband
- 96.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc, 12.7 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Clinton County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clinton County?
- Clinton County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F, and average winter lows of 19°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $204,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.86%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc is 12.7 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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