MinerMO
A town of 950. A regional job hub with 951 jobs.
What makes Miner stand out
The thing Miner does most differently from other towns.
950 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Miner’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Miner. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Miner
Most working residents leave Miner for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Sikeston (48%), Cape Girardeau (5%) and Poplar Bluff (2%). Half commute less than 5 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Miner has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Miner
12 crimes were reported in Miner in 2025: 10 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Miner is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Miner is
Miner beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Miner | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.8% | 8% |
Homes in Miner sell for about $180K
The median sale price was $180,000 in May 2026.
Every workday, about 932 people come to Miner for work
Where Miner’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Miner
City in Scott and Missouri counties in Missouri, United States
Miner is a city in Scott and Mississippi counties in Missouri, United States. It is bordered to the west by the city of Sikeston. The population was 916 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 916
- Area
- 4.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 312 ft