ABOUT AUDRAIN COUNTY
Audrain County Courthouse
Audrain is a Class 3 County governed by a County Commission with a population of approximately 25,529 people, 9,844 households, and 6,762 families residing in the county according to the 2010 census and has an assessed evaluation of $221,874,192. Audrain County is a part of Missouri's 12th Judicial Circuit and is in both the 4th and 6th Congressional Districts.
The county seat of Audrain is located in the City of Mexico, the largest and oldest city in the county. Mexico has a population of approximately 11,680 persons according to the 2016 census; other municipalities in the county include Vandalia, Laddonia, Farber, Martinsburg, Benton City, Rush Hill, and Vandiver Village. For more information on the communities in Audrain County, please visit the communities page.
With its rich, fertile land, Audrain County is one of Missouri's leading agricultural counties, with primary crops consisting of soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, and wheat. Once a national center for saddle horses and mules, it now produces mainly hogs and cattle.
The county claims several small manufacturing firms and service industries, along with many other small businesses ranging from retail shops to light manufacturing, distribution, and food products. Residents enjoy an economic climate marked by variety and progress.
Education
Mexico's Davis H. Hart Career Center and the Advanced Technology Center offer students many careers, vocational, and advanced educational opportunities.
Public education within Audrain County consists of three public school districts and many parochial and private schools, including the prestigious Missouri Military Academy.