Why Pike County?
Located in the Heart of the Midwest
Pike County, Missouri is located in the heart of the Midwest, and has a steady local economy that historically weathers economic fluctuations. Agricultural-based companies, manufacturing facilities, freight-based companies, and shared-service centers select Pike County, Missouri for its central location, diverse workforce, and access to the lowest cost of doing business in the US.
Planning & Zoning
Pike County Missouri has no planning and zoning laws or ordinances. We do have health ordinances that pertain to sewage disposal, which comply with MO requirements. Permits are also required for construction in a floodplain area. For more information contact Al Murry at (573)754-0151. Click HERE for a copy of the planning and zoning requirements letter.
Incentives
Various types of incentives can be used to assist with development in Pike County Missouri, including:
- Action Fund Loans
- Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits (SEE MAP) For the EEZ Application Form (Click Here)
- Local Tax Increment Financing (TIFF)
- Missouri Customized Training Program
- Missouri Quality Jobs
- Chapter 100, Chapter 353, CDBG, Energy Assistance, CID, SBA 504, Micro Enterprise Loan, & Revolving Loan Fund.
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Transportation
Public Port Authority
Barge service is provided to Pike County and the surrounding areas via the Mississippi River (15 mi.) at a private port in Louisiana, Missouri. Pike/Lincoln County Port authority has purchased and is currently remodeling an existing river port on the Mississippi River in Clarksville, MO to provide additional public port services. This project will allow economic development opportunities in this region and assist countless businesses by providing the loading and offloading of products to and/or from barge and rail. Many of our existing businesses already take advantage of this form of transportation to distribute their products and bring in raw materials. To learn more about the Pike/Lincoln Port click HERE.
Rail
Missouri ranks tenth in the U.S. In total rail mileage and rail traffic. Both the Kansas City Southern and Burlington Northern Railways provide excellent rail service to our local businesses. The Kansas City Southern railway runs along U.S. Hwy 54 and through Pike County. Kansas City Southern runs thru both Kansas City and St. Louis, where there are multiple interchanges. Burlington Northern runs north to south with access in the county as well.
Highways
Pike County has access to several major highways. U.S. Highway 61 is a 4-lane highway known as “The Avenue of the Saints”. It runs north to St. Paul, MN and south to St. Louis, MO. U.S. Highway 54 is a 2-lane highway that runs west & south to I-70 and east to I-72. State Highway 79 is also a 2-lane highway and is known as Missouri’s “Scenic Byway”. It runs south to I-70 and north to State Highway 36. I-70 is the nearest interstate and is located 45 miles from Pike County.
Air
For more information on the economic development potential at the airport visit: https://www.bowlinggreen-mo.gov/municipal-airport/ The Bowling Green Municipal Airport is located two miles northwest of the city. Airside facilities include a single runway and taxiway system. Runway 13/31 is 3,204 feet long by 50 feet wide. The taxiway consists of a single 25-foot connecting taxiway. Landside facilities include a 4,000-plus sf. FBO/community hanger, 3-unit T-hanger and 4-unit T-hanger. BGMA is a general aviation airport. It maintains a B-I Reference Code. In addition to having public utilities and easy roadway access, BGMA is capable of accommodating light industrial/manufacturing operations on site.
Healthcare Services
Pike County Memorial Hospital is a licensed acute care facility, and has proudly served the residents of Pike County, Missouri with a tradition of quality healthcare since 1928. The hospital provides extensive inpatient and outpatient services that include the latest technologies in radiology, laboratory testing, surgery, physical therapy and much more. The hospitals clinics include services in: Allergy, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Gynecology and Pain Management, and also has multiple new services to enhance those already in place including: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Sleep Diagnostics, Nuclear Medicine, Rheumatology Clinic, and Neurology Clinic. The hospital also boasts the area's ONLY Certified Athletic Trainer, who evaluates area athletes before their seasons begin and is at the sidelines at many area games to deliver rapid evaluation and begin care should injury occur. Their physical therapy and sports medicine department provides FREE injury assessments at any time. Rehabilitation for stroke, traumatic injuries or post-operative orthopedic conditions either in the outpatient setting or in the "Swing-bed" program, which allows the patient to regain strength after surgery or an illness so they can return home. Additionally, their state-of-the-art Emergency Department is manned 24-hours a day, and operates the ambulance service for the Pike County area.
In addition to the services provided through the hospital, there are Eastern Missouri Health Services clinics located in Bowling Green and Louisiana that provide family health medical services to individuals in the community.
Healthcare Clinics and Services in Pike County
1. Pike County Memorial Hospital - 573-324-5300
1015 W. Adams St,; Bowling Green, MO 63334
2. Hannibal Clinic - 573-324-2063
710 S. Business Hwy 61; Bowling Green, MO 63334
3. Bowling Green Medical Group - 573-324-3333
905 Hwy 161; Bowling Green, MO 63334
4. Pike Medical Clinic - 573-754-5555
211 S. 3rd St.; Louisiana, MO 63353
5. Hannibal Regional Medical Group - Bowling Green - 573-324-2241
#8 Town Center Dr.; Bowling Green, MO 63334
6. PCMH Medical Walk-In Clinic - 573-324-5562
1420 S. Business Hwy 61; Bowling Green, MO 63334
7. Pike County Health Department and Hospice - 573-324-5517
1 Healthcare Place; Bowling Green, MO 63334
8. Clarity Healthcare Dental - 573-324-5517
1 Healthcare Place; Bowling Green, MO 63334
Education and Training
Pike County Schools offer the latest technology in their computer labs and industrial arts programs, and our low student-to-teacher ratios allow teachers more one-on-one time with the students. College preparatory and foreign language classes are available, along with business, accounting, agricultural science and industrial technology programs. Students are also offered the opportunity to attend technical programs at Pike Lincoln Technical Center. These programs prepare students for skilled employment after graduation.
Area Colleges - Pike County is centrally located with respect to several area colleges such as St. Charles Community College, Hannibal LaGrange University, Moberly Area Community College, and Missouri Baptist University. Pike Lincoln Technical Center and St. Charles Community College are educational institutions designed to provide employers with up-to-date classes in career and technical training on site or on campus.
West Lake, Bowling Green, MO
Utilities
Electric service - The incorporated cities (Bowling Green, Louisiana and Clarksville) are served by Ameren UE Company. Ameren UE can be described as business-friendly, energy–plentiful, reliable and stable. Ameren UE’s overall electric rates are currently 20 percent below the national average. The rural areas of Pike County are serviced by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Dacott Energy Services, Ralls Co. Electric Cooperative. The Rural Electric Cooperatives also have incentives available to help businesses who are serviced by them.
Natural Gas Service - Ameren UE Company and Liberty Utilities serve the incorporated cities of Bowling Green, Louisiana and Clarksville. Propane gas is available in the rural areas of Pike County. Also available to companies looking at sites in Bowling Green and Louisiana is the ANR Pipeline. The pipeline lays just north of both cities.
Water and Sanitation Services - These services are provided by the respective cities.
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