The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Missouri For 2023


We used science and data to determine which cities in Missouri have the best set up for singles: no kids, no old people, and a lot to do.

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Are you trying to find love in Missouri?

Or are you just looking to hook up?

Either way, we've got you covered here. At least, we'll point you in the right direction - which is why you came here in the first place, right?

According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.

There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we're all a lot more distracted these days.

If you live in Missouri, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Show Me State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren't married, or in a serious relationship. That's great news for people looking for their match.

So, where are the best cities for singles in Missouri? We've got the answers here.

The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Missouri For 2023

  1. Warrensburg
  2. Clayton
  3. St. Louis
  4. Overland
  5. Columbia
  6. Springfield
  7. Maryville
  8. Kirksville
  9. Rolla
  10. Marshall

So, what was the best city for singles in Missouri? Warrensburg ranks as the best place for singles in Missouri if you care about things singles care about like night life, affordable housing, and other singles.

Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how each city ranked. If you live in or really close to one of these cities, and you're single, you should probably get out more often. And stop staring at your phone. Just sayin'.

The most boring place in Missouri? That would be Eureka.

And after you find a mate, you'll no doubt want to start a family and buy a home right? Don't forget to check out the best places to live in Missouri or the safest places to live in Missouri.

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The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Missouri For 2023

Warrensburg, MO

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 19,509
Median Age: 25.2
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 25.4%
More on Warrensburg: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Clayton, MO

Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 16,905
Median Age: 29.2
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 30.0%
More on Clayton: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

St. Louis, MO

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 302,787
Median Age: 36.3
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 21.4%
More on St. Louis: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Overland, MO

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 15,908
Median Age: 34.7
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 29.1%
More on Overland: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Columbia, MO

Source: Public domain
Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 124,342
Median Age: 29.2
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 25.8%
More on Columbia: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Springfield, MO

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 168,603
Median Age: 33.2
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 21.1%
More on Springfield: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Maryville, MO

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 11,070
Median Age: 22.9
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 18.3%
More on Maryville: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Kirksville, MO

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 17,600
Median Age: 23.6
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 21.2%
More on Kirksville: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Rolla, MO

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 19,949
Median Age: 28.3
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 24.8%
More on Rolla: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Marshall, MO

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 13,431
Median Age: 32.7
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 24.8%
More on Marshall: PhotosHomes For Sale | Data

Methodology: How do you determine which city is best for singles in Missouri anyways?

To give you the places in Missouri which are best for singles to find one another, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what single people like.

So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.

How we crunched the numbers for the Show Me State

We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2017-2021 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of Missouri, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:

  • Population density
  • % of population that's male vs. female (closer to a 50-50 ratio is better)
  • % of households with kids
  • Median age
  • Number of unmarried people in each city

We then gave each city a Singles Score.

The higher the score, the better the city is for singles to find one another. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 10,000 people. For Missouri, that meant a total of 75 cities. You can download the data here.

Read on to see why Warrensburg is the talk of the town while Eureka is probably a bit on the boring side.

Summary: The Best Cities for Singles in Missouri for 2023

If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Missouri ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list.

Here's a look at the most boring cities in Missouri according to the data:

  1. Eureka
  2. Kearney
  3. Bridgeton

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Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In Missouri

Rank City Population Median Age
1 Warrensburg, MO 19,509 25.2
2 Clayton, MO 16,905 29.2
3 St. Louis, MO 302,787 36.3
4 Overland, MO 15,908 34.7
5 Columbia, MO 124,342 29.2
6 Springfield, MO 168,603 33.2
7 Maryville, MO 11,070 22.9
8 Kirksville, MO 17,600 23.6
9 Rolla, MO 19,949 28.3
10 Marshall, MO 13,431 32.7
11 Cape Girardeau, MO 39,415 33.9
12 Joplin, MO 51,539 37.0
13 Maryland Heights, MO 28,141 36.3
14 Grandview, MO 25,931 36.8
15 Gladstone, MO 26,825 40.6
16 Nixa, MO 22,925 34.8
17 St. Charles, MO 70,218 37.7
18 Sedalia, MO 21,696 36.2
19 St. Ann, MO 13,007 35.2
20 St. Joseph, MO 73,138 37.7
21 Ferguson, MO 18,826 34.2
22 Florissant, MO 52,382 37.5
23 Jennings, MO 13,129 41.5
24 Raytown, MO 29,893 41.6
25 West Plains, MO 12,048 33.9
26 Manchester, MO 18,308 37.5
27 Independence, MO 122,230 39.5
28 Neosho, MO 12,439 34.5
29 Poplar Bluff, MO 16,318 37.2
30 Liberty, MO 30,129 36.5
31 Creve Coeur, MO 18,648 46.0
32 Grain Valley, MO 15,435 35.1
33 Kennett, MO 10,507 38.4
34 Union, MO 12,108 34.8
35 Ballwin, MO 30,998 43.0
36 Hazelwood, MO 25,466 38.7
37 Bolivar, MO 10,718 31.5
38 Lake St. Louis, MO 16,665 43.9
39 Crestwood, MO 12,347 40.6
40 Wentzville, MO 43,213 34.2
41 Blue Springs, MO 58,265 36.4
42 Troy, MO 12,463 34.1
43 Excelsior Springs, MO 10,595 35.9
44 Carthage, MO 15,395 31.7
45 O'fallon, MO 90,802 37.2
46 Belton, MO 23,832 35.4
47 Ozark, MO 20,874 33.4
48 Kirkwood, MO 29,233 41.4
49 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 10,702 48.5
50 Branson, MO 12,579 39.6
51 Farmington, MO 17,959 37.7
52 Mexico, MO 11,592 37.6
53 Lebanon, MO 14,880 34.5
54 Harrisonville, MO 10,070 37.2
55 Webster Groves, MO 23,817 39.5
56 Town And Country, MO 11,440 51.8
57 Republic, MO 18,313 33.3
58 Chesterfield, MO 49,675 46.4
59 St. Peters, MO 57,289 40.0
60 Fulton, MO 12,691 34.3
61 Festus, MO 12,609 36.5
62 Arnold, MO 20,808 42.2
63 Lee's Summit, MO 100,772 38.4
64 Hannibal, MO 17,165 38.0
65 Dardenne Prairie, MO 12,689 44.0
66 Raymore, MO 22,722 40.8
67 Jackson, MO 15,272 33.7
68 Moberly, MO 13,933 37.6
69 Sikeston, MO 16,054 37.8
70 Washington, MO 14,607 39.6
71 Wildwood, MO 35,384 45.1
72 Smithville, MO 10,211 36.4
73 Bridgeton, MO 11,417 41.3
74 Kearney, MO 10,260 38.4
75 Eureka, MO 11,663 39.9

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Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2023. This is our tenth time ranking the best cities for singles in Missouri.

About Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

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