Country land in Missouri
How much good country Missouri has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds County Centerville, Ellington | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Shannon County Eminence, Winona | 100% | +0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Ozark County Gainesville, Theodosia | 100% | +1.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Carter County Van Buren, Hunter | 100% | +0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Wayne County Greenville, Williamsville | 100% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Bollinger County Glen Allen, Marble Hill | 100% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Douglas County Ava, Norwood | 100% | +1.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Mercer County Princeton, Spickard | 100% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Putnam County Unionville, Pollock | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Iron County Arcadia, Ironton | 99% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
No notice required. At least 1,000 hours a year (600 in reading, language arts, math, social studies and science), kept in a plan book or daily log with work samples and evaluations at home. No testing or teacher qualifications.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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