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Paynesville, MO

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Population
65
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
537 ft
Median Income
$67,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Paynesville

Paynesville is a tiny, quiet community of around 60 people located in the rural hills of Pike County, Missouri. Surrounded by open farmland near the Mississippi River bluffs, the village offers a slow pace and plenty of open space. Its 19th-century roots are still visible in well-preserved brick buildings from the 1850s, including a historic general store and post office listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a peaceful spot for anyone seeking simple, rural living.

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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+100.0rating

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