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Houston, MO

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Population
2,281
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,158 ft
Median Home Value
$114,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$698/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Houston

Tucked into the Ozarks of south-central Missouri, Houston serves as the friendly county seat of Texas County. Sitting right where U.S. 63 meets Highway 17, the community offers a relaxed small-town pace surrounded by scenic rolling hills and national forest land. It functions as the area's practical hub for local schools, healthcare, and everyday shopping, with great fishing and floating just down the road on the Big Piney River. For anyone looking to settle down in a quiet, rural setting with plenty of outdoor recreation, Houston makes a welcoming home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.7rating

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