About Saline County

QUALITY OF LIFE

Living in Saline County offers one the opportunity to partake in a surprisingly diverse range of activities. From sports to theater, gallery hopping to camping, there's something for everyone in our community.

When the weather, people, and food are this nice, it doesn't take much convincing.​

Law Enforcement

Each city in Saline County is under the protection of local police departments. Rural Saline County is served by the Saline County Sheriff's Department.

Worship

Marshall, Slater, and Sweet Springs each host churches of varying denominations. Some are also located outside city limits for the convenience of those living throughout the county. For a more complete list or contact information, call Ministerial Alliance at 660-886-5441.

Recreation

Spend a few days in our county and you'll understand why our citizens have a zest for life. Activities in the area are as varied as the four seasons we enjoy.

Walkthrough parks filled with young and old alike enjoying golf, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis. Swim in one of our area community pools. Enjoy free concerts in the park on warm summer nights or, when the snow flies, take a chance on the steep winding hills which provide excellent sledding.

Many people visit Saline County to take advantage of the bountiful hunting. Our farms and wildlife reserves are brimming with deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl. The lakes and ponds in the area hold an abundance of largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie.

Health

Fitzgibbon Hospital offers a full suite of medical care, including a state-of-the-art Cancer Center.
Fitzgibbon Hospital

Schools

Saline County offers public and private education, plus 4-year college education at Missouri Valley College.
Missouri Valley College

Recreation

Saline County and the surrounding vicinity offer a multitude of activities to suit your interests!
Marshall Tourism Commission

MANUFACTURING IN SALINE COUNTY

Saline County offers a wide variety of industry - including both large and small employers. Below is a sampling of the industries that help make Saline County an opportune business hub.

COMPANY                    EMPLOYEE COUNT
AgIdea.......................................................33
Americold Logistics.................................19
Bayer.........................................................39
Cargill Corporation................................580
Central Missouri AgriService...............100
ConAgra Frozen Foods.........................749
Coreslab.................................................230
Hemme Brothers..................................
Kays Engineering.....................................60
Marshall Automation and Marshall Electric.........45
Midstate Seed..........................................30
Neo Tech...................................................
Parker Hannifin ....................................300
Saline Vault Company...............................7
Slater Manufacturing................................3

INDUSTRY IN SALINE COUNTY

COMPANY                                    EMPLOYEE COUNT
Center for Human Services....................19
City of Marshall........................................96
Common Good Natural Living...............30
Community Action Agency...................175
Fitzgibbon Hospital...............................530
Marshall Municipal Utilities.................. 88
Northwest Community Services.........345

Noteworthy Stats

Within a 500-mile radius of Saline County are:
42% of the nation's manufacturing shipments
43% of the nation's wholesale trade
43% of the U.S. population

TRANSPORTATION

Saline County is committed to rising to challenges and meeting the needs of a changing world.

Whether you are concerned with fluctuating fuel prices or reaching a large amount of the population of the country, Saline County's central position in the U.S. makes locating here ideal for distribution purposes.

Furthermore, our quick access to multiple forms of transportation means more options for moving materials, products, and human power. Not only are we connected by telecommunication lines, but also by barge lines, railways, trucking companies, air services and access to the interstate.

Airports

Marshall Municipal Airport (5000 ft. paved and lighted. Fuel available.)
MCI - Kansas City International Airport - 90 Miles
Columbia Regional - 65 miles

Railroad

KC Southern and Union Pacific
Nearest Barge Service (18 miles)

Interstates and Highways

Saline County borders I-70 to the north. The county's location north of I-70 and 4-lane Highway 65 running through the center of the county, provides convenient access to major interstates.
1455 W Arrow St, Marshall, MO 65340
PO Box 427
Marshall Mo 65340
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