Cole County

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

7Municipalities
47,910Residents
27Articles
$81,213Avg. Median Income
$227,114Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 15Volunteer opportunitiesJefferson CityApr 15Heartland History: Holiday Inn in Jefferson CityJefferson CityApr 15Missouri Senate committee backs Purple AlertJefferson CityApr 1591st annual pilgrimage puts focus on state governmentJefferson CityApr 15Missouri Senate moves to fund higher ed with Kehoe’s recommendationsJefferson CityApr 14DNR Earth Day celebration takes place FridayJefferson CityApr 14Gov. Kehoe: Missouri Capitol restoration funds should stay with commissionJefferson CityApr 14Callaway County woman receives Missouri Senior Service AwardJefferson CityApr 14Missouri lineworkers gather for Lineworker Appreciation DayJefferson CityApr 13Jefferson City's 64th annual ice show skates across AmericaJefferson CityApr 13Andrew Bailey returns to Jefferson City to talk World Cup securityJefferson CityApr 12MoDOT wraps up bridge removal projects early in Columbia, Jefferson CityColumbiaApr 12From the Editor's Desk: Choosing Jefferson City — againJefferson CityApr 12Jefferson City baseball can’t overcome mistakes in loss to end Missouri River FestivalJefferson CityApr 12Parade brings awareness to Missouri’s child abuse prevention servicesJefferson City

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: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

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: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

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)