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Schell City, MO

Population
230
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
767 ft
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
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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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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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