Stoddard County

MyTownView tracks 10 municipalities in Stoddard County, Missouri. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

10Municipalities
28,470Residents
17Articles
17Meetings (30d)
$45,682Avg. Median Income
$101,144Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 23New Bloomfield spotlights new ag shopBloomfieldApr 19Gov. Mike Kehoe visits dental clinic in DexterDexterApr 16Downtown St. Louis redevelopment bills advance in Missouri legislatureAdvanceApr 2Missouri lawmakers advance social media, AI restrictions for minorsAdvanceMar 20Texas women dominate Missouri State 87-45, advance in NCAA tourneyAdvanceMar 19Women's March Madness First Four highlights: Nebraska, Missouri State advanceAdvanceMar 18Missouri State Lady Bears advance in NCAA Tournament after First 4 win WednesdayAdvanceMar 11MO lawmakers advance bill to eliminate income tax, expand sales taxAdvanceFeb 13Thomas, Dudley lead Louisiana Tech to double-overtime win over Missouri StateDudleyFeb 11Deadly Dexter house fireDexterFeb 11Jayde Baker signs with North Central Missouri College to play softballBakerFeb 3Missouri FCCLA President Bella Baker Promotes Family and Consumer SciencesBakerJan 30Missouri lawmakers advance proposal to make nonopioid pain treatments more accessibleAdvanceJan 21Press Release: Steve Baker Announces Bid for HD 56BakerAug 13Missouri Historical Society selected to preserve collection of Josephine BakerBaker

Meetings

17

Upcoming

Apr 28Board of AbatementEssexAgendaMay 4SelectboardEssexMay 5Housing CommissionEssexMay 7Development CommissionEssexMay 7Development Review BoardEssex

Recent

Apr 21Police Community Advisory BoardEssexAgendaApr 20SelectboardEssexAgendaApr 16Development CommissionEssexApr 15Library Board of TrusteesEssexAgendaApr 14Conservation & Trails CommitteeEssexAgendaApr 9Plan CommissionEssexAgendaApr 8Energy CommitteeEssexAgendaApr 8Cemetery CommissionEssexAgenda

Rankings in Stoddard County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1BloomfieldStoddard76 / 100
2BernieStoddard74 / 100
3DexterStoddard71 / 100
4AdvanceStoddard71 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1BloomfieldStoddard+2.9%
2DexterStoddard-0.2%
3BernieStoddard-2.7%
4AdvanceStoddard-6.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1BloomfieldStoddard7.7 total crimes per 1k
2DexterStoddard10.4 total crimes per 1k
3BernieStoddard11.6 total crimes per 1k
4AdvanceStoddard15.9 total crimes per 1k
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1AdvanceStoddard0.76%
2BernieStoddard0.80%
3BloomfieldStoddard0.83%
4DexterStoddard0.88%
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Source: Missouri county assessor records

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1BernieStoddard70 / 100
2AdvanceStoddard70 / 100
3BloomfieldStoddard64 / 100
4DexterStoddard64 / 100
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Source: Missouri DESE School Report Cards

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1AdvanceStoddard65 / 100
2BernieStoddard63 / 100
3BloomfieldStoddard62 / 100
4DexterStoddard59 / 100
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Source: Missouri State Auditor annual financial reports

Municipalities

Advance

Pop. 1,450Income $59,688Homes $127,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Baker

Pop. 0
Village (President-Trustee)

Bell City

Pop. 496Income $31,058Homes $47,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Bernie

Pop. 1,725Income $48,438Homes $98,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Bloomfield

Pop. 2,069Income $41,838Homes $67,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Dexter

Pop. 7,891Income $51,701Homes $137,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Dudley

Pop. 99Income $50,750Homes $190,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Essex

Pop. 413Income $62,536Homes $108,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Penermon

Pop. 102Income $17,625Homes $44,700
Village (President-Trustee)

Puxico

Pop. 846Income $47,500Homes $89,500
City (Mayor-Council)