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Greene County

MO · Pop. 301,121 · Mixed County

61/100Homestead Score

Greene County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Missouri, spanning 675 square miles with 301,121 residents at a density of 446.1 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, wheat. A median home price of $204,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.72% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F and average winter lows of 24.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cox Medical Centers North Hospital is 3.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.72%
Growing Season: 193 days
Broadband: 98.8%
Density: 446.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Cox Medical Centers North Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 3.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.

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.
  • At 446.1 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Greene County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
61/100
Median home price
$204k
Property tax
0.72%
Growing season
193 days (zone 6b)
Annual rainfall
45.6"
Broadband
98.8%
Nearest hospital
Cox Medical Centers North Hospital, 3.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.72%
Median Household Income$57,488
Poverty Rate14.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$204K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season193 days
Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
Avg Summer High87.2°F
Avg Winter Low24.5°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado10/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCox Medical Centers North Hospital (3.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities9

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Greene County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Greene County?
Greene County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F, and average winter lows of 24.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $204,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Cox Medical Centers North Hospital is 3.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 9 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.