Reynolds County
MO · Pop. 6,058 · Rural County
Reynolds County is a rural county in Missouri, spanning 808 square miles with 6,058 residents at a density of 7.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $120,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.46%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F and average winter lows of 24.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Iron County Medical Center is 25.2 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, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 198-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.46% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $120,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 7.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Iron County Medical Center, is 25.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Reynolds County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $120k
- Property tax
- 0.46%
- Growing season
- 198 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.6"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Iron County Medical Center, 25.2 mi
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Homesteading in Reynolds County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Reynolds County?
- Reynolds County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 198-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F, and average winter lows of 24.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $120,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.46%. 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?
- Iron County Medical Center is 25.2 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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