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Mound City, MO

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Population
999
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
887 ft
Median Home Value
$146,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$688/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,468
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Mound City

Mound City is a quiet community of about a thousand people in northwest Missouri's Holt County. Situated right off Interstate 29, it sits roughly halfway between Kansas City and Omaha, giving residents a peaceful rural lifestyle with a direct route to larger cities. The town dates back to the 1850s and takes its name from the distinctive loess mounds that rise above the surrounding Missouri River valley.

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Daily life here is centered around local schools, parks, and downtown shops where neighbors know each other by name. Outdoor recreation is one of the area's biggest perks, with both Big Lake State Park and the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge just minutes away, drawing birdwatchers and boaters throughout the seasons. For anyone looking for a slower pace, scenic countryside, and convenient highway access, Mound City is an easy place to settle in.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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