Dallas County
MO · Pop. 17,344 · Suburban County
Dallas County is a suburban county in Missouri, spanning 541 square miles with 17,344 residents at a density of 32.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, grasses. The median home price is $151,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.48%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 21.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Citizens Memorial Hospital is 21.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 71.3% of homes. On the hazard side, 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 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $151,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $53,177 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.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 71.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Citizens Memorial Hospital, is 21.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Dallas County, MO is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $151k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.8"
- Broadband
- 71.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Citizens Memorial Hospital, 21.5 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Dallas County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dallas County?
- Dallas County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 21.9°F. The established crops are hay, corn, grasses.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $151,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 71.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Citizens Memorial Hospital is 21.5 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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