Boone County

MyTownView tracks 11 municipalities in Boone County, Missouri. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

11Municipalities
138,778Residents
52Articles
$65,810Avg. Median Income
$198,167Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 15Kansas City-based charter school approved to open in Columbia after legal challengesColumbiaApr 14Missouri education board approves first charter school in Columbia over local oppositionColumbiaApr 14CPS decision to replace chief equity officer sparks criticism at board meetingColumbiaApr 14Press Release: Frontier Schools Approved to Provide Columbia Families with a STEM-Focused Public School OptionColumbiaApr 14Why transfer Jaylen Carey is good fit for Missouri basketball frontcourtColumbiaApr 14Heart of Missouri United Way celebrates 80 years of giving backColumbiaApr 13Missouri’s Jacob Crews reportedly entering portal, seeking waiverColumbiaApr 13'That’s What She Said Columbia' empowers community by uplifting women's voicesColumbiaApr 12Demolition begins on St. Charles Road overpassColumbiaApr 12MoDOT wraps up bridge removal projects early in Columbia, Jefferson CityColumbiaApr 10Missouri football announces date change for Border War game vs KansasColumbiaApr 7JAKE MCVEY - STURGEON, MO.SturgeonFeb 25Centralia leads as 12 Mid-Missouri wrestlers advance to Class 1 State SemifinalsCentraliaFeb 20Two Columbia families gain ownership of Pierpont General StorePierpontFeb 11Ashland to hear on revoking a cannabis lounge's business licenseAshland

Rankings in Boone County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1AshlandBoone+2.1%
2CentraliaBoone+1.6%
3ColumbiaBoone+1.1%
4HallsvilleBoone-6.0%
5SturgeonBoone-9.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1AshlandBoone5.9 total crimes per 1k
2CentraliaBoone7.5 total crimes per 1k
3HallsvilleBoone7.8 total crimes per 1k
4ColumbiaBoone20.7 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1CentraliaBoone1.54%
2HallsvilleBoone1.71%
3SturgeonBoone1.81%
4ColumbiaBoone1.94%
5AshlandBoone2.02%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1CentraliaBoone60 / 100
2HallsvilleBoone55 / 100
3SturgeonBoone52 / 100
4ColumbiaBoone49 / 100
5AshlandBoone46 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Ashland

Pop. 4,747Income $90,628Homes $231,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Centralia

Pop. 4,541Income $51,868Homes $165,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Columbia

Pop. 126,254Income $64,488Homes $268,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Hallsville

Pop. 1,614Income $66,518Homes $167,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Harrisburg

Pop. 271Income $51,250Homes $176,800
Town (Board of Trustees)

Hartsburg

Pop. 133Income $41,667Homes $152,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Huntsdale

Pop. 29
Town (Board of Trustees)

McBaine

Pop. 17
Town (Board of Trustees)

Pierpont

Pop. 64Income $101,250Homes $275,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Rocheport

Pop. 201Income $58,125Homes $207,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Sturgeon

Pop. 907Income $66,500Homes $139,300
City (Mayor-Council)