Scott County

MyTownView tracks 14 municipalities in Scott County, Missouri. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

14Municipalities
28,420Residents
18Articles
$55,481Avg. Median Income
$124,208Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 13$500M Kelso solar project advances construction in MissouriKelsoMar 4Man in serious condition after vehicle overturns in Benton County crashBentonFeb 17Possible measles exposure at St. Louis Lambert, Metro East church prompts health alert from officialsLambertFeb 17Possible measles exposure at Lambert Airport, says Missouri Health DepartmentLambertFeb 2NAS ends operations at Lambert Airport, workers impactedLambertJan 2Video of fatal shooting at St. Louis Lambert Airport releasedLambertJan 2Lambert Airport braces for record holiday return travel periodLambertDec 27Lambert Airport stays largely on schedule amid nationwide flight delaysLambertDec 8Lambert’s Cafe remains open after overnight fire in Ozark, Mo.LambertNov 24Family mourns, community questions after fatal shooting at Lambert airportLambertNov 6Lambert Airport not on list of airports with flight cuts from govt. shutdownLambertNov 5After 15 years, St. Louis Lambert International Airport director to step downLambertNov 5Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance: Options Still Available Despite Rate HikesCommerceOct 22Larry Benton, Feb. 22, 1943 — Oct. 17, 2025BentonJun 16Missouri-based Commerce Bancshares will buy Florida bank for $585 millionCommerce

Rankings in Scott County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1SikestonScott+0.5%
2Scott CityScott+0.4%
3ChaffeeScott-0.4%
4OranScott-9.1%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1ChaffeeScott12.6 total crimes per 1k
2Scott CityScott14.0 total crimes per 1k
3SikestonScott36.7 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Scott CityScott1.71%
2ChaffeeScott1.85%
3SikestonScott1.86%
4OranScott1.96%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Scott CityScott55 / 100
2ChaffeeScott51 / 100
3SikestonScott51 / 100
4OranScott48 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Benton

Pop. 826Income $86,023Homes $254,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Blodgett

Pop. 196Income $66,875
Village (President-Trustee)

Chaffee

Pop. 3,026Income $43,542Homes $117,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Commerce

Pop. 64Homes $80,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Diehlstadt

Pop. 113Income $46,250Homes $73,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Haywood City

Pop. 180Income $37,857Homes $17,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Kelso

Pop. 603Income $56,875Homes $215,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Lambert

Pop. 0
Village (President-Trustee)

Miner

Pop. 950Income $52,000Homes $131,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Morley

Pop. 540Income $47,132Homes $84,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Oran

Pop. 1,033Income $65,200Homes $135,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Scott City

Pop. 4,371Income $62,599Homes $147,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Sikeston

Pop. 16,320Income $58,915Homes $168,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Vanduser

Pop. 198Income $42,500Homes $64,100
Village (President-Trustee)