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Monett, MO


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Monett, Missouri

Introduction to Monett, Missouri

Monett, Missouri, in Barry county, is located 40 miles SW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 126 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 7,396 residents in the city.

Monett History

Monett was originally named as Plymouth. It was founded in 1887. In its initial year, the area was served by the Frisco railroad. In fact, the city was also renamed after a railroad agent. The city is party located in Barry County, which was established in 1835 and was named in honor of William Taylor Barry; and partly in Lawrence County, which was created in 1843 and named after a naval officer called James Lawrence, who fought in the War of 1812.

Monett and nearby Attractions

  • Monsanto Lake
  • St. Joe State Park
  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
  • St. Francois State Park
  • General Sweeny's - A Museum of Civil War History
  • Roaring River State Park

Things To Do In Monett

Monett has several parks and open spaces including the North Park, Greenway Trails, and South Park. Monett's Windmill Ridge Golf Course is an ideal destination for the golf lovers. One can even plan a trip to the St. Francois State Park, Roaring River State Park, and St. Joe State Park. History buffs can have a great time at the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and at the General Sweeny's - A Museum of Civil War History. One can also visit the Calvary Church.

Monett Transportation

Air transportation is available from Joplin Regional Airport.

Monett Higher Education

Missouri Southern State College, Ozarks Technical Community College, and Northwest Arkansas Community College provides facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMonett Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Monett Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Monett Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Monett Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monett, MO

Comparing Monett 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime32

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