Off-grid site report

Miller County, MO

38.1990, -92.6392 · 761 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Miller County, MO, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesMiller County, MO

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Unclear - verifyNo official Miller County page confirms a countywide zoning ordinance for unincorporated land. The City of Eldon, within the county, does have zoning districts under an official zoning map adopted by ordinance. source

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

Unclear - verifyEldon's municipal code regulates manufactured home siting, foundations, and utility hookups, but no official Miller County rule for unincorporated land on tiny homes or RV residency was found. source

Building permits & codes

Unclear - verifyEldon references an adopted Building Code for footings, egress, and utility work, but no official Miller County building department page or countywide code adoption was located. source

Septic & composting toilets

RestrictedMissouri DHSS sets statewide minimum onsite sewage system standards, but the local permitting authority (DHSS directly, a Local Public Health Agency, or a local ordinance) varies by county. Use DHSS's official county-selector tool to find which applies to Miller County. source

Greywater reuse

Unclear - verifyNo Missouri DHSS, DNR, or Miller County official source specifically addresses greywater reuse; ask the county health authority directly.

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo Miller County ordinance restricting rainwater collection was found; the general state allowance appears to apply.

Private wells & water rights

RestrictedWell construction statewide is governed by Missouri DNR's Water Protection Program rules; no Miller County-specific additional well ordinance was confirmed. source

Living disconnected from utilities

Generally allowedNo official Miller County ordinance requiring utility connection was found, so the state baseline allowing off-grid living stands unconfirmed but uncontradicted at the county level.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 4.9 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 3.5 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,334 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 43 in/yr
Snowfall: 8 in/yr
Heating degree days: 4,613 (moderate)
Frost-free season: Apr 10 to Oct 29

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital Lake Regional Health System: 5.9 mi
Fire station Lake Ozark Fire Station #1: 0.4 mi
Hardware store Menards: 2.1 mi
Grocery Woods Supermarket: 0.7 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 65049).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.