Osage County
MO · Pop. 13,379 · Rural County
Osage County, Missouri covers 607 square miles with a population of 13,379 and a density of 22 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $206,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.59%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 22°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Capital Region Medical Center is 18.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.59% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 22 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 42.5 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Capital Region Medical Center, is 18.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Osage County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $206k
- Property tax
- 0.59%
- Growing season
- 178 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.5"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Capital Region Medical Center, 18.8 mi
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Homesteading in Osage County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Osage County?
- Osage County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 22°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $206,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Capital Region Medical Center is 18.8 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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