Mexico High School has more than twice the number of Bright Flight students (ACT composite scores 30 or above) than the state average. By Department of Elementary and Secondary statistics, Mexico's Missouri Assessment Program scores are in the top 15 schools in Missouri. Parents looking for a quality private education will be happy with the academic excellence at St. Brendan Catholic School or MIssouri Military Academy.
Audrain Medical Center is strongly positioned to provide modern medical care and services to meet the needs of the future. Mexico ranks second in the entire state of Missouri in our per capita ability to deliver professional health care to our citizens due to the Audrain Medical Center.
The low cost of Mexico property and real estate makes purchasing a home very achievable for individuals and families.
The average home value is $80,000.
The average cost of new home construction is $85 to $100 per square foot.
Mexico has a vibrant economy that is building and growing with a host of new economic opportunities. Many companies are actively seeking employees. Local employers pay well and your dollar goes farther in Mexico. Our median household income is $42,366.
Lakes and woodlands provide plenty of outdoor recreation. Mexico's park system has 14 parks totaling over 450 acres, including Teal, Lakeview, and Kiwanis Lakes. We have a first class YMCA. Camping, hunting, hiking, fidhing, golf, and tennis... all these activities can be enjoyed in the Mexico area. Nearby Mark Twain Lake and Lake of the Ozarks host numerous bass tournaments and provide other water sport activities.
Columbia - 40 minutes to downtown and 50 minutes to the Columbia Regional Airport
St. Louis - Two hours to downtown and one and a half hours to St. Louis International Airport
Kansas City - Two and a half hours to downtown and three hours to Kansas City International Airport
Mark Twain Lake - 30 minutes
Lake of the Ozarks - 90 minutes
