Where does foreclosure data come from for Missouri?

This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.

I'm facing foreclosure, what now?

Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.

Does this measure actual filings?

No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.

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Foreclosure risk by city in Missouri.

Foreclosure risk rises when affordability stretches and incomes lag. This ranks Missouri cities by a composite risk index, higher = more sellers facing distress.

Last updated September 2026

Missouri ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Risk index	Score
1	Saint Louis	53 / 100	53	View →
2	Kansas City	51 / 100	51	View →
3	Springfield	47 / 100	47	View →
4	Columbia	46 / 100	46	View →
5	Saint Charles	45 / 100	45	View →
6	Independence	45 / 100	45	View →
7	Florissant	45 / 100	45	View →
8	O Fallon	42 / 100	42	View →
9	Saint Joseph	42 / 100	42	View →
10	Saint Peters	41 / 100	41	View →
11	Joplin	41 / 100	41	View →
12	Jefferson City	41 / 100	41	View →
13	Lees Summit	40 / 100	40	View →
14	Blue Springs	40 / 100	40	View →
15	Cape Girardeau	40 / 100	40	View →
16	Fenton	40 / 100	40	View →
17	Liberty	39 / 100	39	View →
18	Arnold	39 / 100	39	View →
19	Wentzville	39 / 100	39	View →
20	Poplar Bluff	39 / 100	39	View →
21	Sedalia	39 / 100	39	View →
22	Rolla	39 / 100	39	View →
23	Ozark	39 / 100	39	View →
24	Lebanon	39 / 100	39	View →
25	Nixa	39 / 100	39	View →
26	Ballwin	38 / 100	38	View →
27	Warrensburg	38 / 100	38	View →
28	Belton	38 / 100	38	View →
29	Festus	38 / 100	38	View →
30	Farmington	38 / 100	38	View →
31	Imperial	38 / 100	38	View →
32	Park Hills	38 / 100	38	View →
33	Mountain Grove	38 / 100	38	View →
34	Ava	38 / 100	38	View →
35	West Plains	37 / 100	37	View →
36	Maryville	37 / 100	37	View →
37	Doniphan	37 / 100	37	View →
38	Aurora	36 / 100	36	View →
39	Fredericktown	36 / 100	36	View →
40	Grandview	35 / 100	35	View →
41	Jackson	35 / 100	35	View →
42	Carthage	35 / 100	35	View →
43	Neosho	35 / 100	35	View →
44	Branson	35 / 100	35	View →
45	Sikeston	35 / 100	35	View →
46	Troy	35 / 100	35	View →
47	Maryland Heights	35 / 100	35	View →
48	Hannibal	35 / 100	35	View →
49	Washington	35 / 100	35	View →
50	Fulton	35 / 100	35	View →

Methodology

Risk index = 60% affordability stress (home value ÷ income) + 40% market size weighting. Higher = more total distressed sellers in absolute terms.

FAQ

Where does foreclosure data come from for Missouri?: This is a directional index built from affordability and population, not a property-level filings count. Use county records for filings.
I'm facing foreclosure, what now?: Submit your address; we'll connect you to a buyer who can close before the auction date.
Does this measure actual filings?: No. It estimates relative risk to compare markets side-by-side.