Missouri · Off-grid & homestead potential

New Madrid County

70BoltScore / 100
#37 of 115 in Missouri

New Madrid County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (49.8″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 104 mi to the nearest city. The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How New Madrid County scores

Hazard Safety28
Freedom68
Food72
Isolation78
Sovereignty74
Water95
Affordability77
$100kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$6,704Land / acre
49.8"Annual rain
7.7% of yrsSevere drought
104 miNearest metro
22.9People / sq mi
2.8%Federal land
59.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in New Madrid County, Missouri

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

New Madrid County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (49.8″/yr) with little drought and deep isolation — 104 mi to the nearest city. Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in New Madrid County, Missouri?

Land in New Madrid County runs about $6,704 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in New Madrid County?

New Madrid County gets about 49.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.7% of years.

How remote is New Madrid County?

The nearest major metro is about 104 miles away, and population density is 22.9 people per square mile.

How New Madrid compares in Missouri

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