What this tracks
This dataset contains geographic and administrative information about all counties in Missouri, including their boundaries, county seats, and FIPS codes.
Why it matters to you
If you’re opening a business with location-specific regulations (like a farm stand or hunting guide service), this data tells you exactly which county’s rules apply to your property. Residents can use it to verify which county seat handles their vehicle registration or property tax appeals. The boundary data helps Missourians understand which emergency services, school districts, or voting precincts serve their area.
How to read this data
name — The official county name (e.g., “Chariton”).
cnty_seat — The administrative headquarters town (e.g., “Keytesville”).
fips — The unique 5-digit county identifier used in federal systems (e.g., “29041”).
centroid_latlng — The geographic center point coordinates (e.g., latitude 39.5148, longitude -92.9624).
Try it yourself
Look up your county’s seat city by finding your location on the interactive map at Missouri’s official GIS portal, then check the dataset for county government contact information.