Schuyler County
MO · Pop. 4,044 · Rural County
Schuyler County is a rural county in Missouri, spanning 307 square miles with 4,044 residents at a density of 13.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $118,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.87% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F and average winter lows of 16.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.3 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Scotland County Hospital is 18.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.87% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $118,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 13.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Scotland County Hospital, is 18.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Schuyler County, MO is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 79/100
- Median home price
- $118k
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.3"
- Broadband
- 92.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Scotland County Hospital, 18.6 mi
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Homesteading in Schuyler County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Schuyler County?
- Schuyler County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.3°F, and average winter lows of 16.6°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $118,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.87%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 92.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Scotland County Hospital is 18.6 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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