Hermann, MO

Established : 1842

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Hermann

Missouri’s Most Beautiful Town

Nestled among beautiful hills along the Missouri River, our small, friendly community of about 7,400 is one that is welcoming and inviting to all. Our population is spread across four counties in Missouri – Gasconade, Montgomery, Franklin and Warren – with around 2,500 living within the City of Hermann. Area residents take advantage of Hermann’s amenities such as the Hermann Area District Hospital, Scenic Regional Library Branch, access to rail (Amtrak service between Kansas City and St. Louis), outstanding restaurants, variety of shops, three grocery stores and access to recreation (Missouri River, Katy Trail State Park). The safe community feel, along with an excellent school system, makes this a perfect place to live and raise children. Public education in Hermann is administered by Gasconade County R-I School District, which operates two elementary schools, one middle school and Hermann High School. St. George Catholic School offers pre-school through 8th grade for area children.

Start a Business, Become a Neighbor

Hermann is situated in the middle of the state and is an easy drive to major metropolitan areas such as Columbia, Jefferson City, and St. Louis. The Hermann Area boasts low unemployment and low poverty rates; both hovering around 7%. The Median household income for the area is around $46,000. The majority of jobs in the area are tied to manufacturing, education and health services. Trade, transportation and the leisure and hospitality industry follow closely behind these. Numerous wineries in and around Hermann as well as its downtown historic district filled with restaurants, guest houses/B&B’s, shops, galleries and museums provide employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for area residents.

The City has 5G broadband service, a low crime rate, good schools, proximity to metropolitan areas and transportation to and from, and offers residents a low cost of living. Bolstered by a labor force with a strong work ethic, the City of Hermann works hard to help local businesses grow and expand and to attract new business and industry.

Your Business Belongs Here

The City of Hermann’s Parks and Recreations provides recreational opportunities for area residents from playgrounds to benches overlooking beautiful scenery. There are several City parks – one with an RV Park and swimming pool and playgrounds. A Katy Trail State Park Trailhead is located only two miles from Hermann and is open year-round, for the cyclists, hikers, and joggers. Area golf enthusiasts can play a round of golf at Loutre Shore Country Club and for those wanting more adventure, Eco Zipline tours feature Missouri’s longest, highest and fastest zipline courses. Hermann holds several annual festivals each year including Wurstfest, Maifest, and Oktoberfest the first four weekends in October. Seven wineries, three distilleries and one brewery call Hermann home. Many shops are located in the Historic District and spa services are available in the area. For history buffs, several museums in Hermann offer a rich experience. These include the Deutschheim State Historic Site, Gasconade County Courthouse, Gasconade County Historical Archives, Historic Hermann at the Old German School, and the White House Hotel.