AdvanceMO
A town of 1,450, settled in 1883. Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns.
What makes Advance stand out
The 2 things Advance does most differently from other towns.
1,450 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Advance’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Advance. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Advance beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Advance | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.4% | 16% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 26% | 20.5% |
A typical Advance home is worth about $153K
The typical Advance home is worth about $153,000, up 13.8% in a year, 43% below the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Advance
Most working residents leave Advance for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Cape Girardeau (13%), Pike (8%) and Sikeston (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Advance has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Less crime per resident than 61% of U.S. towns
Advance reports less crime per resident than 61% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
0% of Advance is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mayberry Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
91% of working residents leave Advance for work
Where Advance’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Advance
4 notable people were born in Advance.
About Advance
City in Missouri, United States
Advance ( AD-vanss) is a town located at the intersection of State Highway 25 and State Highway 91/Route C in northern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,349 at the 2020 census. Advance was founded c. 1882. The town is pronounced ADD-vance.
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- Established
- 1883
- Population
- 1,349
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- ZIP code
- 63730