Welcome to Stoddard County, Missouri!!

The Industrial Development Authority of Stoddard County, Missouri, welcomes your online visit! With its pro-business atmosphere, Stoddard County offers many economic and growth opportunities to manufacturing, commercial, agricultural and service industries.

Stoddard County is one of the six southeastern Missouri counties known as the "Bootheel." The Industrial Development Authority and the area's city and county leaders invite you to consider Stoddard County and its abundant land, existing buildings, affordable utilities and able workforce. U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 25 cross through the county and Interstate Highways 55 and 57 are within an easy 30-minute drive. The county's easy access from practically anywhere in the nation makes this region an ideal transportation location.

Bloomfield is the county's oldest town, founded in 1835, and is located on Crowley's Ridge surrounded by scenic rolling hills. Visit our other towns: Advance, Bell City, Bernie, Dexter, Dudley, Essex and Puxico; all have interesting histories and points of interest.

Our website includes additional information on Stoddard County's history, schools, recreation, attractions, and much more. The IDASC welcomes your interest and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Upon request, we have a Stoddard County Promotional Packet that provides general county information and specific community information as well as a CD that gives a narrated tour of the county showcasing sites and buildings that are currently available, along with photos and a description of each property.