RensselaerMO
A town of 243.
243 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Rensselaer’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rensselaer. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Rensselaer
Most working residents leave Rensselaer for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hannibal (21%), Monroe City (10%) and Columbia (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Rensselaer has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Rensselaer is
Rensselaer beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Rensselaer | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.1% | 28.8% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Rensselaer sell for about $255K
The median sale price was $255,000 in May 2026.
100% of working residents leave Rensselaer for work
Where Rensselaer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rensselaer
Village in Missouri, United States
Rensselaer ( REN-səl-ər) is a village in Ralls County, Missouri, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 253
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft