Ralls County
MO · Pop. 10,394 · Rural County
Ralls County is a rural county in Missouri, spanning 470 square miles with 10,394 residents at a density of 22.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $153,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.76%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F and average winter lows of 20.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hannibal Regional Hospital is 11.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 195-day growing season in USDA zone 6a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.76% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $153,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 22.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Hannibal Regional Hospital, is 11.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Ralls County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 89/100
- Median home price
- $153k
- Property tax
- 0.76%
- Growing season
- 195 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.4"
- Broadband
- 99.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Hannibal Regional Hospital, 11.6 mi
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Homesteading in Ralls County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Ralls County?
- Ralls County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F, and average winter lows of 20.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $153,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.76%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hannibal Regional Hospital is 11.6 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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