Matthews, MO Insurance Guide — Local Risks & Coverage
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Here's the local picture for insurance in Matthews, Missouri — the real employers, geography, housing, and weather that shape your coverage, from a licensed local agent who shops 80+ carriers.
The Matthews economy & who needs coverage
The economy of Matthews, MO employs 165 people. In 2024, the largest industries were Health Care & Social Assistance, Manufacturing, and Retail Trade. (Source: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/matthews-mo/)
Major employers & who's hiring in Matthews
- New Madrid County R-I School District — Education (Likely hiring for various school-related positions (e.g., teachers, support staff))
Local businesses in Matthews
A few local businesses that make Matthews what it is — independent of our agency.
- Missouri HVAC Heating & Cooling System Experts — HVAC
- Skyline Insulation — Insulation Contractor
- Allen Contracting Tree Service — Sod Installation / Tree Service Contractor
- Matthews Farms — Farm
- Southern Tire Mart at Pilot — Auto Repair / Tires
Local landmarks & geography
- Interstate 55 (I-55) — A major transportation artery with an exit (Exit 58: MO-80; Matthews; E Prairie) serving Matthews, MO. Affects traffic volume, potential for vehicle-related incidents, and property values/accessibility near the interstate.
Housing stock in Matthews
The median property value in Matthews, MO was $108,400 in 2024, with a homeownership rate of 63.2%. (Source: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/matthews-mo/)
Weather & flood risk in Matthews
Matthews, MO, located in New Madrid County, faces a notable risk of severe weather, particularly tornadoes, with historic events impacting the county. The region is also prone to other severe weather phenomena such as hail and straight-line winds.
Local facts that affect Matthews insurance
- Matthews, Missouri had a population of 534 at the 2020 census. — Demographic information for the town.
- New Madrid County, where Matthews is located, has a history of violent tornadoes, including an F4 tornado that struck the county prior to 1950. — Specific severe weather hazard.
- The New Madrid Seismic Zone, one of the most active seismic zones in the eastern United States, is located near Matthews, MO, with small seismic shockwaves occurring frequently. — Significant natural hazard for the region, though not weather-related.
- Missouri, including New Madrid County, has experienced numerous billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, including outbreaks of tornadoes and severe weather. — Context of broader severe weather impact on the state and region.
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Sources: datausa.io · en.wikipedia.org · weather.gov · stlpr.org · ncei.noaa.gov · nmceaglenation.com · iexitapp.com