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A city of 916 people in Missouri
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About Miner

City in Scott and Missouri counties in Missouri, United States
916Population
4.6 sq miArea
312 ftElevation

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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Housing in Miner

$180K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $180,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Miner

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Miner has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2
Property10
Reported in 202512
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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.

Sikeston
48%
Cape Girardeau
5%
Poplar Bluff
2%
Matthews
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Miner →

Health in Miner

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston · 2.9 mi · ER
Sikeston Medical ClinicSikeston · 3.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Miner · CMS · HRSAHealth in Miner →

Natural hazards in Miner

81
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding
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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.

47° / 30°Winter
69° / 48°Spring
88° / 68°Summer
71° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Sikeston Public LibrarySikeston · 3.5 miles · 54 hrs a week

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