Lincoln County
MO · Pop. 61,636 · Suburban County
Lincoln County is a suburban county in Missouri, spanning 627 square miles with 61,636 residents at a density of 98.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $225,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.77%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F and average winter lows of 23.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mercy Hospital Lincoln is 5.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.77% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Mercy Hospital Lincoln, with an emergency room, is just 5.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- 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.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Lincoln County, MO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $225k
- Property tax
- 0.77%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.8"
- Broadband
- 94.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Hospital Lincoln, 5.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F, and average winter lows of 23.2°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $225,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.77%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mercy Hospital Lincoln is 5.4 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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