These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In Missouri For 2019

Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2019. This is our third time ranking the most conservative places to live in Missouri.

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Well this has been one heck of a couple of years for the Republican Party. Never in my life time have I see anything like it — given that’s a relatively short lifetime, but who’s counting?

And now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Missouri would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.

Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Show Me State?

In order to do so, we turned our sites on measuring how each city in Missouri with populations greater than 5,000 voted and contributed to political campaigns in the past several years. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted republican and gave the most to conservatives where named the most conservative cities in the state.

Here are the 10 most conservative places in Missouri for 2019:

If you’re wondering, St. Louis is the most liberal city in Missouri of all those we measured.

And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in Missouri.

And if you already knew these places were conservative, check out some more reading about Missouri and the most conservative places in the country:

How we determined the most conservative cities in Missouri for 2019

We started by making a list of every city in Missouri over 5,000 people based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (The most recent data). That left us with 129 cities and towns.

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We then measured the voting record and donation data to determine which places lean the most rightward in their allegiances by:

Percentage Of Registered Republicans
# Of Contributions To Republicans Per Capita
$ Amount Contributed To Republicans Per Capita

Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 129 for each of the criteria where number one was the most conservative.

The winner, Dexter, is “The Most Conservative City in Missouri For 2019”.

Let’s go through these conservative places, shall we?

The 10 Most Conservative Places In Missouri For 2019

1. Dexter

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Population: 7,887
Percent Republican: 83.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $26.85
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Dexter: Photos | Data

Dexter is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States, founded in 1873. The population was 7,864 at the 2010 census.

2. Lebanon

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Overall SnackAbility

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Population: 14,610
Percent Republican: 79.8%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $29.07
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on Lebanon: Photos | Data

Lebanon is a city in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The population was 14,474 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Laclede County. The Lebanon Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Laclede County.

3. West Plains

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Overall SnackAbility

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/10

Population: 12,218
Percent Republican: 79.6%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $9.37
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.04
More on West Plains: Photos | Data

West Plains is a city in Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,986 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Howell County.

4. Poplar Bluff

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Overall SnackAbility

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/10

Population: 17,112
Percent Republican: 79.1%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $5.12
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Poplar Bluff: Photos | Data

Poplar Bluff is a small city in Butler County in Southeast Missouri in the United States. It is the county seat of Butler County and is known as “The Gateway to the Ozarks” among other names. The population was 17,023 at the 2010 census.

5. Perryville

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Overall SnackAbility

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/10

Population: 8,366
Percent Republican: 79.0%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.41
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Perryville: Photos | Data

Perryville is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,225 at the 2010 census. Perryville is the county seat of Perry County.

6. Monett

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Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 8,861
Percent Republican: 78.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $25.62
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.07
More on Monett: Photos | Data

Monett is a city in Monett Township in Barry County and Pierce Township in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,873 at the 2010 census.

7. Trenton

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 5,915
Percent Republican: 78.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.28
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Trenton: Photos | Data

Trenton is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6,001 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Grundy County. The city claims to be the world’s largest producer of vienna sausages.

8. Aurora

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Overall SnackAbility

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/10

Population: 7,431
Percent Republican: 77.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.03
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.06
More on Aurora: Photos | Data

Aurora is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 7,508 at the 2010 census.

9. Branson

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 11,228
Percent Republican: 77.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $272.52
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.09
More on Branson: Photos | Data

Branson is a city in Stone and Taney counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s. The population was 10,520 at the 2010 census.

10. Neosho

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Overall SnackAbility

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Population: 11,983
Percent Republican: 76.7%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $32.27
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.06
More on Neosho: Photos | Data

Neosho residents. Neosho lies on the western edge of the Ozarks.

Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Missouri

Well there you have it, the places in Missouri that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Dexter ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.

If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Missouri:

St. Louis
Grain Valley
Lee’S Summit

For more Missouri reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Conservative Places In Missouri

Rank	City	Population	% Conservative
1	Dexter, MO	7,887	83.4%
2	Lebanon, MO	14,610	79.8%
3	West Plains, MO	12,218	79.6%
4	Poplar Bluff, MO	17,112	79.1%
5	Perryville, MO	8,366	79.0%
6	Monett, MO	8,861	78.2%
7	Trenton, MO	5,915	78.2%
8	Aurora, MO	7,431	77.9%
9	Branson, MO	11,228	77.2%
10	Neosho, MO	11,983	76.7%
11	Marshfield, MO	7,080	76.7%
12	Macon, MO	5,412	76.0%
13	Sikeston, MO	16,482	76.0%
14	Chillicothe, MO	9,138	76.0%
15	Kennett, MO	10,271	75.9%
16	Bolivar, MO	10,654	75.8%
17	Nevada, MO	8,248	75.7%
18	Nixa, MO	20,757	73.9%
19	Ozark, MO	19,091	73.9%
20	Hannibal, MO	17,551	72.8%
21	Waynesville, MO	5,291	72.7%
22	St. Robert, MO	5,658	72.7%
23	Webb City, MO	11,148	72.6%
24	Carthage, MO	14,280	72.6%
25	Joplin, MO	51,540	72.6%
26	Carl Junction, MO	7,722	72.6%
27	Savannah, MO	5,111	72.5%
28	Cape Girardeau, MO	39,092	72.4%
29	Jackson, MO	14,690	72.4%
30	Moberly, MO	13,775	72.3%
31	Troy, MO	11,505	72.3%
32	Clinton, MO	9,088	71.4%
33	Bowling Green, MO	5,479	71.0%
34	Warrenton, MO	8,091	70.4%
35	Sedalia, MO	21,477	70.4%
36	Boonville, MO	8,388	70.4%
37	Pacific, MO	6,294	70.2%
38	Sullivan, MO	6,587	70.2%
39	Union, MO	11,041	70.2%
40	Washington, MO	13,963	70.2%
41	Bonne Terre, MO	7,138	70.1%
42	Farmington, MO	18,047	70.1%
43	Park Hills, MO	8,592	70.1%
44	Charleston, MO	5,765	69.6%
45	Mexico, MO	11,528	68.9%
46	Odessa, MO	5,200	68.8%
47	Cameron, MO	9,904	68.6%
48	Rolla, MO	20,013	67.9%
49	Fulton, MO	12,807	67.5%
50	Maryville, MO	11,855	67.5%
51	Caruthersville, MO	5,859	65.6%
52	Jefferson City, MO	43,092	65.4%
53	Richmond, MO	5,609	64.9%
54	De Soto, MO	6,399	64.5%
55	Pevely, MO	5,721	64.5%
56	Arnold, MO	21,102	64.5%
57	Festus, MO	11,910	64.5%
58	Pleasant Hill, MO	8,321	64.4%
59	Marshall, MO	12,865	64.4%
60	Belton, MO	23,299	64.4%
61	Raymore, MO	20,358	64.4%
62	Harrisonville, MO	10,025	64.4%
63	Warrensburg, MO	19,890	64.2%
64	St. Charles, MO	69,026	59.9%
65	Wentzville, MO	35,768	59.9%
66	O’fallon, MO	85,246	59.9%
67	Lake St. Louis, MO	15,371	59.9%
68	Weldon Spring, MO	5,534	59.9%
69	St. Peters, MO	56,375	59.9%
70	Dardenne Prairie, MO	12,938	59.9%
71	Springfield, MO	165,785	59.8%
72	Battlefield, MO	5,986	59.8%
73	Willard, MO	5,426	59.8%
74	Republic, MO	15,890	59.8%
75	St. Joseph, MO	76,819	59.3%
76	Kirksville, MO	17,519	59.0%
77	Parkville, MO	6,326	52.3%
78	Excelsior Springs, MO	11,555	51.7%
79	Smithville, MO	9,274	51.7%
80	Gladstone, MO	26,738	51.7%
81	Liberty, MO	30,602	51.7%
82	Kearney, MO	9,469	51.7%
83	Columbia, MO	118,620	43.2%
84	Olivette, MO	7,830	39.0%
85	St. John, MO	6,426	39.0%
86	Wildwood, MO	35,524	39.0%
87	Kirkwood, MO	27,659	39.0%
88	Town And Country, MO	11,030	39.0%
89	Overland, MO	15,901	39.0%
90	Eureka, MO	10,554	39.0%
91	University City, MO	34,922	39.0%
92	Maplewood, MO	7,975	39.0%
93	Ballwin, MO	30,388	39.0%
94	Ellisville, MO	9,463	39.0%
95	Chesterfield, MO	47,660	39.0%
96	Glendale, MO	5,919	39.0%
97	Dellwood, MO	5,005	39.0%
98	Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	10,751	39.0%
99	Bridgeton, MO	11,712	39.0%
100	Maryland Heights, MO	27,246	39.0%