The Town FilesMexico, Missouri
City in Audrain County · population 11,469 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,800
- Household income
- $50,873
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.3
Mexico is a city of 11,469 people in Audrain County, Missouri. The median home is worth $139,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900).
How Mexico ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mexico is worth $139,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $50,873, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $686 a month. 62.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mexico | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $686 | $855 |
| Median household income | $50,873 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mexico
| People | Mexico | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Mexico
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexico since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 12, 1970 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 19, 1956.
Severe weather in Audrain County since 1996
Audrain County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Audrain County
Audrain County had 8,074 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,465 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Mexico itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Mexico
7 public schools with 2,426 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO HIGH | 9-12 | 760 | 17.7 |
| MEXICO MIDDLE | 6-8 | 472 | 12.1 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. | 1-5 | 430 | 13.4 |
| HAWTHORNE ELEM. | 1-5 | 429 | 14.3 |
| MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER | PK-K | 335 | 13.4 |
| DAVIS H. HART CAREER CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
| N.E. COMMUNITY TREATMENT CTR. | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Mexico
- Centralia, MO14.4 mi · 4,541 people · home $174,300
- Fulton, MO21.6 mi · 12,600 people · home $155,900
- Vandalia, MO22.9 mi · 3,553 people · home $84,500
- Montgomery City, MO23.7 mi · 2,811 people · home $161,100
- Columbia, MO28.5 mi · 126,254 people · home $284,600
Mexico questions
Is Mexico, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mexico scores better for retirees than 35% of Missouri towns and quieter than 40%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Mexico?
The median owner-occupied home in Mexico is valued at $139,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,873, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $686 a month.
What is the weather like in Mexico?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 18.9 inches of snow.
Does Mexico get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexico since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 12, 1970. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)