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Boonville, Missouri

Introduction to Boonville, Missouri

Boonville, Missouri, in Cooper county, is located 22 miles W of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 99 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. There are approximately 8,202 people in Boonville.

Boonville History

Boonville was the site of a conflict during the American Civil War in 1861. In the battle of Boonville, the Union forces ignored and put aside a less equipped Missouri State Guard force. The city of Boonville is located in Cooper County, which was founded in 1818.

Boonville and nearby Attractions

  • Katy Trail
  • Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
  • Rolfling Lake
  • Kemper Golf Course

Things To Do In Boonville

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park comes with recreational facilities that are popular among the tourists. Katy Trail is a state park that has trails for physical activities such as hiking and cycling. One can take a walk by the Rolfling Lake or the Trout Lake. Kemper Golf Course offers excellent facilities for the enjoyment of the golf lovers. Boonville Heritage Days is a summer weekend event hosted by Boonville, and attracts hordes of tourists every year.

Boonville Transportation

Columbia Regional Airport offers air transportation facilities to the residents of Boonville.

Boonville Higher Education

The Boonslick Technical Education Center is located in Boonville. The University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia College, Lincoln University, and Central Missouri State University are also close by.

High Points

Boonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Boonville Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Boonville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Boonville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Boonville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Boonville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Boonville, MO

Comparing Boonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime33
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