Cole County

MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Cole County, Missouri. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

7Municipalities
77,032Residents
62Articles
4Meetings (30d)
$81,213Avg. Median Income
$227,114Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24Coyote Hill brings home-like visitation facility to Jefferson CityJefferson CityApr 24Kehoe signs off on antisemitism bill, hemp regulationsJefferson CityApr 24Blitz selected to lead Jefferson City boys soccer programJefferson CityApr 23Go Mid Mo: What’s Happening April 23-29, 2026Jefferson CityApr 23New center aims to strengthen Missouri’s health care workforceCenterApr 22Jefferson City, Rock Bridge, Hickman, and Blair Oaks pick up baseball wins Tuesday nightJefferson CityApr 22Missouri lawmakers send Kehoe’s income tax plan to ballotJefferson CityApr 22Jefferson City e-bike crash victim dies from injuriesJefferson CityApr 21Mexico, Mo., man charged in Jefferson City e-bike crash that critically injured manMexicoApr 21Jefferson City Council approves $74,800 viaduct repair contractJefferson CityApr 21NT Daily newscast premieresJefferson CityApr 21Lords, ladies attend 21st Central Missouri Renaissance FestivalJefferson CityApr 20Westbound Highway 50 in Jefferson City down to one lane after crashJefferson CityApr 20Jefferson City e-bike rider critically hurt in East Dunklin Street crashJefferson CityApr 20Traffic backed up on Missouri River Bridge at Jefferson CityJefferson City

Meetings

4

Recent

Apr 21City CouncilJefferson CityVideoApr 20City CouncilJefferson CityVideoApr 14City CouncilJefferson CityVideoApr 7City CouncilJefferson CityVideoMar 17City CouncilJefferson CityVideoMar 3City CouncilJefferson CityVideoFeb 24City CouncilJefferson CityVideoFeb 18City CouncilJefferson CityVideo

Rankings in Cole County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1WardsvilleCole+4.9%
2St. MartinsCole+2.8%
3Jefferson CityCole-0.2%
4TaosCole-6.9%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Jefferson CityCole0.15%
2St. MartinsCole0.15%
3TaosCole0.15%
4WardsvilleCole0.15%
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Source: Missouri county assessor records

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Jefferson CityCole99 / 100
2St. MartinsCole99 / 100
3TaosCole99 / 100
4WardsvilleCole99 / 100
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Source: Missouri State Auditor annual financial reports

Municipalities

Centertown

Pop. 297Income $46,875Homes $143,400
Town (Board of Trustees)

Jefferson City

Pop. 42,488Income $66,371Homes $218,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Lohman

Pop. 243Income $89,167Homes $218,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Russellville

Pop. 833Income $56,750Homes $166,500
City (Mayor-Council)

St. Martins

Pop. 1,228Income $89,250Homes $242,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Taos

Pop. 1,242Income $98,854Homes $270,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Wardsville

Pop. 1,579Income $121,222Homes $329,500
Village (President-Trustee)