179 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1871.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1847Pineville is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Old McDonald County Courthouse and Old McDonald County Jail. Pineville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Pineville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1871.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pineville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Pineville.
Households in Pineville have drawn federal disaster aid in 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2019. FEMA puts 70% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 11% to tornadoes. The town has had 12 paid flood insurance claims since 2011.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its one school is below. Public schools: the McDonald Co. R-I school district. Pineville’s only public school teaches 123 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Elem.Largest public middle schoolGrades 3–8 | Grades 3–8 | 123 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
The seasons in Pineville: chilly winters, warm summers. July afternoons reach 90°, January nights drop to 25° and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Since 2013, Pineville has lost 1,688 jobs, to 373 in 2023. Most people who work leave Pineville to do it: just 5% work in town. The typical household income for Pineville comes to $31,000. The top destinations are Bentonville (12%), Noel (6%) and Anderson (6%).
| Pineville | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $31,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. 20 crimes were reported in Pineville in 2025: 14 property and 6 violent.
Pineville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
In Pineville, 28% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 7 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Pineville. Among adults locally, 19% report frequent physical distress and 37% get no exercise outside work.
| Pineville | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 22% | 19% |
| What stands out | Pineville | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 31.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 20.7% | 13.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values rose 4% in the year to September 2026. For households in Pineville, the share who live in a home they own is 38%. Its typical rent comes in at $640 a month.
| Pineville | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 38% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $640 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City of Pineville Elk River Access | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pineville. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
37 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
39 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
24 mi National BattlefieldWilson's Creek National Battlefield371K visitors a year
20 mi National Military ParkPea Ridge National Military Park132K visitors a year
37 mi Stadium & arenaBud Walton ArenaCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: National Park Service, Public domain · Pea Ridge National Military Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bud Walton Arena: ~ (The Rebel At) ~, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Pineville; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Pineville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Missouri.
City in Missouri, U.S.
Pineville is a city in and the county seat of McDonald County, Missouri, United States. The population was 802 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 826 in 2023.
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Pineville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.