Missouri · Off-grid & homestead potential

Christian County

56BoltScore / 100
#104 of 115 in Missouri

Christian County is a solid bolthole (56/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (46.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (75% Republican). The trade-offs: 22 mi from the nearest metro and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Christian County scores

Hazard Safety34
Freedom68
Food64
Isolation32
Sovereignty63
Water74
Affordability58
$319kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$5,535Land / acre
46.1"Annual rain
6.3% of yrsSevere drought
22 miNearest metro
167.8People / sq mi
14.8%Federal land
56°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Christian County, Missouri

Is Christian County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Christian County is a solid bolthole (56/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (46.1″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (75% Republican). Watch-outs: 22 mi from the nearest metro and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Christian County, Missouri?

Land in Christian County runs about $5,535 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Christian County?

Christian County gets about 46.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 6.3% of years.

How remote is Christian County?

The nearest major metro is about 22 miles away, and population density is 167.8 people per square mile.

How Christian compares in Missouri

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