Located in central Missouri, Audrain County is a mix of productive farms, rural enterprises, manufacturing companies, biofuel refining, education and the best of mid-western towns. Known as the Bio-Fuel Capital of Missouri, Audrain county has become a leader in this rapidly growing industry.
In addition, Audrain County and the City of Mexico have welcomed the Missouri Plant Science Center to our region. The Plant Science Center is a joint venture between the University of Missouri-Columbia, the Missouri Technology Corporation, the City of Mexico and applied industrial agricultural companies. It is anchored by a research-driven private nutraceutical company supplying next generation soy-based ingredients for health science products.
Audrain County has approximately 26,000 people in eight municipalities. Our largest town, Mexico, population 11,320, is the county seat.