HoustonMissouri
Houston is a city in and the county seat of Texas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,079 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Houston
Houston, MO is a small town located in southern Missouri, home to 2,191 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Houston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 602 residents per square mile.
What Makes Houston Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Houston — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Houston
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Houston
- Baptist Camp Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Barnes Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Dogs Bluff Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Emmet Kelly Park reviews ★
- Horseshoe Bend Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Houston Towersite · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Piney River Narrows Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Houston
- EXCEPTIONAL CHILD COOP.
- HOUSTON ELEM.
- HOUSTON HIGH
- HOUSTON MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Texas County Memorial Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.