Sikeston, Missouri
Sikeston is a city of 16,320 people in New Madrid County, Missouri, founded in 1860.
Why visit Sikeston
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Sikeston Cinema, Marshall Hotel, Sikeston St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Depot and Fox Haven Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Sikeston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sikeston
Sikeston is a city located both in southern Scott County and northern New Madrid County, in the state of Missouri, United States. It is situated just north of the "Missouri Bootheel", although many locals consider Sikeston a part of it. By way of Interstate 55, Interstate 57, and U.S. Route 60, Sikeston is close to the halfway point between St. Louis and Memphis, Tennessee and is four hours from Nashville.
From the Wikipedia article Sikeston, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Marshall Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hotel in Missouri, United States of America
Sikeston St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Sikeston Depot Museum & Cultural Center
Museum · 0.5 mi
116 West Malone Avenue, Sikeston
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes38
El Bracero
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
2612 East Malone Avenue, Miner
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Carson's by Chef Adam Glenn
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
104 East Front Street
Mill's Wildfire BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue, Steak House · 0.6 mi
North Kings Highway
26 more on the map.
History
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 reclaim the land. This was the world's largest drainage project, moving more earth than completed during the construction of the Panama Canal.
In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto may have stood upon the Sikeston Ridge, although some historical references dispute this, believing that he traveled further south than Sikeston. The area was claimed by the French as part of La Louisiane, and they ceded it in 1763 to the Spanish after being defeated by Britain in the Seven Years' War. In 1789, by order of the King of Spain, an overland route was laid out to connect the cities of St. Louis and New Orleans. This frontier road was known as the El Camino Real or King's Highway.
In 1803 the United States acquired this area under the Louisiana Purchase. More Americans began to settle west of the river. From December 16, 1811, to February 4, 1812, the area was struck by the 1811–12 New Madrid earthquakes (a series of more than 2,000 events). They are believed by some to have been the greatest in North American history.
From the History section of Sikeston, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Best Western Plus Sikeston
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
120 South Interstate Drive, Sikeston
Motel 6 Sikeston, MO
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
110 South Interstate Drive, Sikeston
Churches and places of worship3
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
400 North Ingram Road, Sikeston
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare6
Map of Sikeston
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 39°F | 5.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sikeston Pwr Stn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Madrid County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport (SIK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Miner 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Morehouse 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Bertrand 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Matthews 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Morley 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Cape Girardeau 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Jackson 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Poplar Bluff 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kennett 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Paducah 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sikeston-City-Hall-mo, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- The Sikeston Depot, Dazspell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS020-E-48664 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-239718 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Selfie of Wikipedia user DBrown SPS, DBrown SPS, CC BY-SA 4.0
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