Are you so far out in the ‘toolies that an electric co-op is out of reach ?
Co-ops dominate much of Missouri. Cheap electricity, public boards of directors, fair dealing even to those way, way out...
Oh, I’ve been in MO but not for ages. On the Rockies now for quite a while. In MO, a house hooked up to the grid would be mighty fine. If someone wants solar energy there in a house, they could do it with a proper installation to code including a transfer switch.
Twice the wattage from modules or more per amp-hours of battery would be need there as compared to here because of the more frequent cloudy conditions (only about 1 watt to each amp-hour here with great charge controller and slightly overbuilt system). I wouldn’t bother with it there, though, but would do the following in MO. Best thing to do there for anyone with a limited budget is to learn much more about appliance power requirements and saving money.
A shed or hobby shack (e.g., a radio shack) away from a house and with no cable from the grid or house would be a good place to install a PV solar system in rural MO, IMO. Any solar system components in the shed would need to be installed as outdoor components, though (rated, weatherproof, steel cabinets). Otherwise, the shed would need to be permitted (not hard or expensive at all in much of MO). Either way, the electrical install would need to be permitted (consult with inspector in advance).