Crawford County
MO · Pop. 22,890 · Suburban County
Crawford County, Missouri covers 742 square miles with a population of 22,890 and a density of 30.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $166,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.61% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F and average winter lows of 20.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is 17.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire 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 $166,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Annual rainfall of 44.7 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- A 157-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Crawford County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $166k
- Property tax
- 0.61%
- Growing season
- 157 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.7"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, 17.7 mi
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Homesteading in Crawford County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F, and average winter lows of 20.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $166,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.61%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is 17.7 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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