Stoddard County

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

10Municipalities
15,091Residents
10Articles
$45,682Avg. Median Income
$101,144Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 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 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

Rankings in Stoddard County

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: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1AdvanceStoddard1.33%
2BernieStoddard1.41%
3BloomfieldStoddard1.45%
4DexterStoddard1.55%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1AdvanceStoddard66 / 100
2BernieStoddard63 / 100
3BloomfieldStoddard62 / 100
4DexterStoddard60 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

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)