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Maryville, Missouri

Introduction to Maryville, Missouri

Maryville, Missouri, in Nodaway county, is located 40 miles N of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and is 84 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. Approximately 10,581 people live in Maryville.

Maryville History

Maryville was organized on February 14, 1845. It was named after Mrs. Mary Graham, the wife of Amos Graham who was a prominent politician of the county. It is the county seat of Nodaway County, which was established in 1845 and was named after the Nodaway River. In 1905, the Northwest Missouri State University was established in the city.

Maryville and nearby Attractions

  • Missouri Arboretum
  • Nodaway County Museum
  • Mozingo Lake Park and Golf Course
  • Glen Miller Birthplace
  • Lake of Three Fires State Park
  • Native American Heritage Museum

Things To Do In Maryville

Maryville is home to several city parks, which include baseball fields, a skate park, soccer and American football fields, and a nature park. Golf lovers can also enjoy a visit to the Mozingo Lake Park and Golf Course, which consists of 18 holes. The city is also home to the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum. One can even plan a trip to the Big Lake State Park, Albrecht - Kemper Museum of Art, and Lake of Three Fires State Park.

Maryville Transportation

Kansas City International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Maryville Higher Education

Northwest Missouri State University and Northwest Technical School are the local higher education institutions. Others in the neighborhood include Missouri Western State College and Graceland University - Lamoni.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMaryville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMaryville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Maryville College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Maryville Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Maryville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Maryville, MO

Comparing Maryville 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
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime77

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