Perry County
MO · Pop. 18,947 · Suburban County
Perry County, Missouri covers 474 square miles with a population of 18,947 and a density of 40 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $189,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.72%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F and average winter lows of 23.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Perry County Memorial Hospital is 3.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.4% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $189,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Perry County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 3.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 44.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
At a glance
Perry County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 91/100
- Median home price
- $189k
- Property tax
- 0.72%
- Growing season
- 177 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.1"
- Broadband
- 89.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Perry County Memorial Hospital, 3.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Perry County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Perry County?
- Perry County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F, and average winter lows of 23.5°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $189,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Perry County Memorial Hospital is 3.8 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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