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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
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.
For more Missouri reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Missouri
- Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri
- Most Dangerous Cities in Missouri
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Missouri For 2023
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Population: 19,509
Median Age: 25.2
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 25.4%
More on Warrensburg: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 16,905
Median Age: 29.2
Married households: 14.0%
Households with kids: 30.0%
More on Clayton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 302,787
Median Age: 36.3
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 21.4%
More on St. Louis: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 15,908
Median Age: 34.7
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 29.1%
More on Overland: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 124,342
Median Age: 29.2
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 25.8%
More on Columbia: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 168,603
Median Age: 33.2
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 21.1%
More on Springfield: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 11,070
Median Age: 22.9
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 18.3%
More on Maryville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 17,600
Median Age: 23.6
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 21.2%
More on Kirksville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 19,949
Median Age: 28.3
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 24.8%
More on Rolla: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 13,431
Median Age: 32.7
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 24.8%
More on Marshall: Photos | Homes 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:
- Eureka
- Kearney
- Bridgeton
For more Missouri reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Missouri
- Safest Places In Missouri
- Worst Places To Live In Missouri