Caruthersville, MO

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Caruthersville, Missouri was established by George W. Bushey and John Hardeman Walker. The name comes from the first congressman who represented this area, named Sam Caruthers.

Caruthersville with a population of 6,168, has the most residents in Pemiscot County. The Mississippi river runs alongside this suburban city, placing Caruthersville in the state's boot heel. This is a small, tight-knit,community and provides a safe environment for residents. It's a place to come home to, as most of the residents commute to work outside of the city. Of course, there's a few interesting sources of entertainment in this location, namely the Lady Luck Casino.

Moving to Caruthersville

The residents of Caruthersville are roughly divided between renters and owners. You don't have access to many apartment complexes or other managed rentals, so most of your options go directly through the homeowners. You can get newer single family houses and town homes, with some older construction adding character to the suburbs.

The overall housing prices for Caruthersville rentals are low due to the low real estate costs in this section of the state. This spells good news for your rental prospects, whether you want to rent a river front property or stick around in a small house near the city center. Ideally, you want to move during the summer and fall, as bad weather during the winter and spring may cause issues when you're moving. When you look through apartments, make sure that you test out all of the systems in the house before you sign the lease. Check lights, water faucets, and outlets as you walk through with the landlord or property management company.

Neighborhoods in Caruthersville

Caruthersville, MO has two distinct neighborhoods, one that encompasses the downtown area and the eastern part of the city separated by Truman Blvd.

City Center: The city center encompasses the eastern side of town. If you're looking for higher priced rental homes in Caruthersville, then this is the area you want to keep your eyes on. You also have a slightly more walkable option on this side of town, as grocery stores, convenient stores and restaurants are within walking distance. Some options you have include Gayoso Park, Woody's Lounge, Wal-Mart, and Sonics. It provides you with the riverfront views that are truly majestic, as well as convenient for those who work on the river barges or the Lady Luck Casino.

Route U / Truman Blvd: The eastern part of the city is surrounded by Route U and Truman Blvd. The prices are higher here, as more new construction and expensive land plots are the normal options here. However, you are farther away from the river and generally require a car to get around to the grocery store and other essentials in town. Nearby entertainment options and businesses include A Little Pizza Heaven LLC, D S Southland Shoppe, Twisters, and Eastside Park.

Living in Caruthersville

Thanks to the area's proximity to the Mississippi River, the majority of Caruthersville jobs are involved in the transportation industry and agriculture. The casino also fuels tourism in this area, providing additional jobs during the busy seasons. Outside of the casino area, Caruthersville is a laid back, small town suburb that has enough essentials and entertainment options that you don't have to travel far afield on a regular basis. You have stunning natural locales thanks to the river, opportunities for fishing and swimming, and hiking trails.

You have a basic spread of food options, with fast food, pizza, and a few ethnic restaurants coming to the forefront. Chubby's BBQ, Patty's, Los Portales Mexican, Levee Landing Fish and Steakhouse, and Primo Pizza are all great selections. You also won't have to travel for a great deal of time to get to the grocery store, as a Wal-Mart is conveniently located nearby. This community has enough amenities to keep you interested in living there on a long term basis, such as a sports complex and golf courses.