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
27Apr 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
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WardsvilleCole | +4.9% |
| 2 | St. MartinsCole | +2.8% |
| 3 | Jefferson CityCole | -0.2% |
| 4 | TaosCole | -6.9% |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson CityCole | 0.15% |
| 2 | St. MartinsCole | 0.15% |
| 3 | TaosCole | 0.15% |
| 4 | WardsvilleCole | 0.15% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson CityCole | 99 / 100 |
| 2 | St. MartinsCole | 99 / 100 |
| 3 | TaosCole | 99 / 100 |
| 4 | WardsvilleCole | 99 / 100 |
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)