Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population8,410
Male Share of the Population54%
Female Share of the Population46%
Senior Citizens17.2%
Employed Population 16+3,128
Age of the Population39

Families

% of people married37.1%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher26.8%
Median Earnings25+$30,675
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$17,664
Median Earnings With High School Degree$27,089

Wealth

Median Family Income$53,699
% Above Poverty Level87.2%
% Below Poverty Level12.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time21 minutes
% Working from Home3.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.7%
% Using Public Transportation0.3%

Housing

People Living Alone39.1%
Median Gross Rent$704
Median House Value$114,000

Ancestry

German28.1%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)24.9%
Irish15.4%
English7.3%
Scottish2%
French Except Basque1.5%
Italian1.1%
Swedish1%
Dutch0.7%
African0.6%
Polish0.3%
Greek0.3%
Welsh0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Czech0.2%
Turkish0.2%
Norwegian0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Russian0.1%
Liberian0.1%
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Boonville Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyCooper County
Standard Zip Codes65233
Phone Area Codes660
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude38.96
Approximate Longitude-92.74

Boonville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationBOONVILLE
Distance0.6 miles
Jan Temp18 to 36 F
Apr Temp44 to 66 F
Jul Temp68 to 89 F
Oct Temp45 to 69 F
Annual Precip42.7 inches
StationCALIFORNIA
Distance25.4 miles
Jan Temp17 to 38 F
Apr Temp42 to 66 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp44 to 69 F
Annual Precip40.2 inches
StationMARSHALL
Distance27.3 miles
Jan Temp17 to 35 F
Apr Temp42 to 64 F
Jul Temp67 to 88 F
Oct Temp44 to 68 F
Annual Precip37.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bunceton333$46,875
Fayette2,694$61,979
Franklin58$29,250
New Franklin1,105$40,917
Pilot Grove650$53,750
Rocheport260$51,250

Boonville Hospitals

Missouri Baptist Hospital Of Sullivan
(Non-profit)
751 Sappington Bridge Road
(573) 468-1343
Cooper County Memorial Hospital
(Government - Local)
17651 B. Highway
(660) 882-7461

Boonville Public Schools

Boonslick Technical Educ. Ctr.
1694 W Ashley Rd
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-5306
High
Boonville Correctional Center
1216 E Morgan St
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-6521
Other
Boonville High
1 Pirate Drive
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-7426
High
Total Enrollment 520
Boonville Treatment Center
1216 E Morgan St
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-6521
Other
David Barton Elem.
814 Locust St
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-6527
Primary
Total Enrollment 338
Hannah Cole Primary
1700 West Ashley Road
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-2744
Primary
Total Enrollment 343
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
700 Main St
ZIP: 65233
(660) 882-6649
Middle
Total Enrollment 345

Boonville Private Schools

Ss Peter & Paul School
502 7th St
ZIP: 65233
Elementary
Total Enrollment 190
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