Mexico, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,873 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$523 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Audrain County
2
Mexico Urban Area
2
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Audrain County
4
Mexico Urban Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 28
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 18, MO State House District 43, MO
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Schools

Missouri Military Academy
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
McMillan Elem
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Eugene Field Elem
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

William Woods University
21 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Westminster College
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Stephens College
28 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Boone Hospital Center
28 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
30 miles, SW • 1 star
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