The first explorers and settlers came to a region of cypress swamps and forested prairies. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Little River Drainage District was formed to … See more

The city is situated upon the Sikeston Ridge which runs north and south from 10 miles (16 km) north of Sikeston through New Madrid. Prior to 1927, the New Madrid-Sikeston … See more

As measured in 2008, the cost of living index in Sikeston is low (80.4) compared to the U.S. average of 100. The unemployment rate was 7.6 percent in Sikeston. See more

Public schools
Of all residents in Sikeston who are 25 years of age and older, 73.3% hold a high school diploma or … See more

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 16,291 people, 7,273 households, and 4,383 families in … See more

Sikeston has long been associated with country music. Some performers at the local Jaycee rodeo have included Kenny Rogers in … See more

Sikeston's Park system includes 14 parks. The largest park, the Sikeston Recreation Complex, features a fishing lake, picnic shelters and … See more