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Schell City, MO

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Population
230
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
767 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$57,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$569/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Schell City

Tucked away in Vernon County just south of the Osage River, Schell City is a quiet, close-knit community of around 230 residents. Originally founded in the 1870s as a railroad stop, the town offers a relaxed, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by open countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate having the Schell-Osage Conservation Area right on the edge of town, which provides great fishing, waterfowl hunting, and scenic wetlands. For anyone seeking peaceful rural Missouri living, it offers plenty of classic small-town charm.

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Rural FitA+99.3ratingLow Rent PricesA+97.1ratingBright SkiesA93.2rating

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