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Montgomery is a growing community that welcomes new business and industry to the area. Our local Economic Development Board (Montgomery City Growth, Inc), Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and other local organization are continually working to make Montgomery City the ideal place to live, work, and do business.

Demographics

Population (2005) 2,530
Median Housing Value (2000) $64,800
Median Income (2000) $30,446
Education (Age 25 & over)  
  Associates Degree 5.3%
  Bachelor's Degree 8.6%
  Graduate or Professional Degree 7.1%

Metro Area Distances 

City Distance (miles)
St. Louis 66
Kansas City 150
Indianapolis 320
Memphis 355
Chicago 370

Transportation

Interstate 70

Montgomery City Industrial Park and Business Park are both equipped with utilities, concrete or paved/curbed roads, and dedicated intersections with access to Highway 19. There are no stop lights between the parks and I-70 making driving time only 4-5 minutes. 

Railway

Montgomery City is served by Norfolk Southern on their main line between St. Louis and Kansas City. Local switching and service is provided by the Rail Service Yard in Mexico, Mo. offering daily delivery service. The Montgomery City Industrial Park has ground available to locate a new rail spur. The nearest piggyback service is 76 miles away.

Airport

The closest airport to Montgomery City is Lambert International in St. Louis. It is 66 miles east of Montgomery city on Interstate 70. Smaller airports are located closer for private airplanes.

Waterway

The closest port is 18 miles south of Montgomery City on the Missouri River. St. Louis and it's shipping facilities on the Mississippi is one hour to the east.

Note: By providing immediate access to I-70 and being within a one-day drive of 75% of the nation's population, Montgomery City is the ideal location for any manufacturing or distribution center and other types business as well.