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Mexico, Missouri

Introduction to Mexico, Missouri

Mexico, Missouri, in Audrain county, is located 28 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 94 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 11,320 people resided in Mexico.

Mexico History

Mexico was laid out in 1836. At that time it was known as New Mexico. It became the county seat of Audrain County in 1837. In the same year, the city adopted its present name. It was incorporated in 1855 as a town. The city charter was adopted in 1874.

Mexico and nearby Attractions

  • South Trails Shopping Center
  • American Saddlebred Horse Museum
  • Graham Cave State Park
  • Graceland Museum
  • Mark Twain Home and Museum
  • Deutschheim State Historic Site

Things To Do In Mexico

Mexico has numerous parks and playgrounds including the Plunkett Park, Fairgrounds Park, Robert S. Green Park, Lakeview Park, Green Estate Park, and Teal Lake Park. One can shop at the South Trails Shopping Center. The city also includes several lakes including Blackmore Lake, Lakeview Park Lake, Burlington Lake, and Teal Lake. The American Saddlebred Horse Museum and Graceland Museum are among the popular tourist destinations.

Mexico Transportation

Columbia Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Mexico Higher Education

University of Missouri - Columbia, University of Missouri - Columbia, and Columbia College are the centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Mexico Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Mexico Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Mexico Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mexico, MO

Comparing Mexico 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
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime55

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