Auxvasse Post Office, 2026
Auxvasse’s story
152 years in pictures
Census counts: 348 in 1890, 1,001 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2026 and 2 maps from 1932 on.
- 1874Auxvasse is settled
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,029
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$326K
+9.6% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
28.2
years
Jobs based here
176
A commuter town
Is Auxvasse a good place to live?
Auxvasse’s best subject grade is an A− for cost of living; its weakest is a D for incomes. 30% of residents live below the poverty line in Auxvasse, where Missouri’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 4 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Auxvasse. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 68% of U.S. towns. Auxvasse has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Auxvasse stand out
Where Auxvasse beats most towns.
Small town
1,029 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Auxvasse grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Auxvasse is from typical.
Jobs & income176 jobs based hereDOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →SchoolsC−Open →SafetyC−Open →HealthBoone Hospital Center 23.1 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 1.6% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsC−Open →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life2.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Auxvasse: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Auxvasse, and how to reach them.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAuxvasse PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpDayne's Waste DisposalTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCallawayCallaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6523165231 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Auxvasse.
Who lives here
More children than Missouri overall
Children under 18 are 41% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 7% of residents (18% statewide). Auxvasse’s median age is 28.2 years, below both Missouri’s towns (38.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Auxvasse has grown 2.7% since 2020, to 1,029 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
28.2median age · MO 39
| Auxvasse | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 22% | 29% |
AuxvasseMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school35%
Some college27%
Associate’s4%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 70% are men (MO 42%).
| Auxvasse | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 22.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.7% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.4% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.9% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.4% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
SchoolsC−
Auxvasse’s public schools trail 81% of Missouri districts
Its public schools are run by the North Callaway Co. R-I school district. Its one school is below.
19%of MO districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Callaway Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 218 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
Auxvasse sees more crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns
Auxvasse’s violent crime rate is 1 per 1,000 residents.
23%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Auxvasse | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.8 per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Auxvasse1
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Auxvasse7.8
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
23rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Fewer of Auxvasse’s working residents work locally than in the typical Missouri or U.S. town
0.9% of Auxvasse working residents work locally. The top destinations are Columbia (24%), Fulton (11%) and Mexico (8%). The median household income in Auxvasse is $56,000.
1%work in town
| Auxvasse | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Auxvasse1%
Columbia24%
Fulton11%
Mexico8%
Jefferson City7%
24 mi
median commute distance
176
jobs based in Auxvasse
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 32% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Residents of Auxvasse are less healthy than 73% of U.S. towns
Auxvasse tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Auxvasse.
27%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Auxvasse | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Boone Hospital Center
23.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade A−
Auxvasse’s typical home value is about $326K
The typical Auxvasse home is worth about $326,000, up 9.6% in a year, 23% above the Missouri typical home.
$326KZillow home value
Typical home value
Auxvasse$326K
Missouri$265K
+9.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Auxvasse has four seasons and pleasant summers
Auxvasse has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 20° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring43–65°
Summer64–86°
Fall45–66°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Auxvasse, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC−
Auxvasse has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 484 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A.H. Domann Memorial Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Auxvasse
20pages on Auxvasse
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 81% of MO districts · 1 schoolSafetyC−1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than MO on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$326K typical home · up 9.6% in a yearWork & commuteD$56K median household income · 176 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 55% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Auxvasse
William Woods UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fulton11.3 mi$30,340 tuitionWestminster CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fulton12.1 mi$35,214 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Auxvasse residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Auxvasse for work
Where Auxvasse’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
176jobs based in Auxvasse
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Auxvasse
City in Missouri, United States
Auxvasse ( ə-VAWZ or oh-VAWZ) is a city in northern Callaway County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Auxvasse had a population of 1,001.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 65231
Questions about Auxvasse
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Auxvasse, MO expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.