McDonald County, MO elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in McDonald County: 14 seats on 12 elected bodies. 6 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
McDonald County Commission
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Commissioner, Eastern District | Jamey Cope Republican source | |
| Associate Commissioner, Western District | Rick Lett Republican source | |
| Presiding Commissioner | Bryan Hall Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Sue Ann Stokes Republican source | |
| Circuit Clerk | Tanya Lewis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector of Revenue | Jennifer Weber Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | B.J. Goodwin III Republican source | |
| County Clerk | Jessica Cole Republican source | |
| County Surveyor | Travis Green Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Maleia Cheney Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Public Administrator | Tonya Garvin Republican source | |
| Recorder of Deeds | Michelle Barker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Robert Evenson Republican source | |
| Treasurer | Sheila Fuller Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments McDonald County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 24 local governments in McDonald County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 8 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 14 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in McDonald County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 12.4% · White 68.3% · Black 2% · Asian 1.3% · Other or more than one race 16% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in McDonald County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.7% | 341 | 8,954 | 9,295 |
| August 2026 | 4.4% | 409 | 8,915 | 9,324 |
| July 2026 | 5.4% | 487 | 8,575 | 9,062 |
| June 2026 | 4.7% | 431 | 8,782 | 9,213 |
| May 2026 | 4.0% | 364 | 8,706 | 9,070 |
| April 2026 | 3.9% | 358 | 8,824 | 9,182 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 426 | 8,769 | 9,195 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 419 | 8,733 | 9,152 |
| January 2026 | 4.8% | 431 | 8,538 | 8,969 |
| December 2025 | 3.6% | 322 | 8,604 | 8,926 |
| November 2025 | 3.7% | 335 | 8,605 | 8,940 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.0% | 365 | 8,659 | 9,024 |
| August 2025 | 5.2% | 470 | 8,604 | 9,074 |
| July 2025 | 6.3% | 557 | 8,277 | 8,834 |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | 520 | 8,565 | 9,085 |
| May 2025 | 5.0% | 441 | 8,405 | 8,846 |
| April 2025 | 4.6% | 411 | 8,510 | 8,921 |
| March 2025 | 5.3% | 474 | 8,504 | 8,978 |
| February 2025 | 5.3% | 475 | 8,477 | 8,952 |
| January 2025 | 4.8% | 432 | 8,490 | 8,922 |
| December 2024 | 4.2% | 372 | 8,382 | 8,754 |
| November 2024 | 4.4% | 382 | 8,355 | 8,737 |
| October 2024 | 4.3% | 383 | 8,424 | 8,807 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.9% | 437 | 8,518 | 8,955 |
| 2024 | 5.5% | 488 | 8,421 | 8,909 |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 388 | 9,265 | 9,653 |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 285 | 9,620 | 9,905 |
| 2021 | 3.9% | 385 | 9,387 | 9,772 |
| 2020 | 5.4% | 531 | 9,252 | 9,783 |
| 2019 | 3.6% | 347 | 9,352 | 9,699 |
| 2018 | 3.3% | 324 | 9,363 | 9,687 |
| 2017 | 3.9% | 380 | 9,374 | 9,754 |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 458 | 9,292 | 9,750 |
Crime reported in McDonald County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68 | 295.0 | 277 | 1,201.5 |
| 2018 | 91 | 399.6 | 329 | 1,444.6 |
| 2017 | 97 | 430.0 | 451 | 1,999.2 |
| 2016 | 124 | 550.5 | 489 | 2,170.8 |
By police agency (7)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald County Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 100 | 183 | 16,454 |
| Noel Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 18 | 2,206 |
| Anderson Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 11 | 2,102 |
| Goodman Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1,332 |
| Southwest City Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 991 |
| Pineville Police Department | 2025 | 6 | 14 | 856 |
| Lanagan Police Department | 2019 | 2 | 6 | 410 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (7), 2018
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald County Sheriff's Office | 19 | 9 | 15,583 |
| Anderson Police Department | 6 | 0 | 1,975 |
| Pineville Police Department | 5 | 0 | 790 |
| Lanagan Police Department | 5 | 0 | 416 |
| Southwest City Police Department | 3 | 0 | 951 |
| Noel Police Department | 2 | 0 | 1,815 |
| Goodman Police Department | 2 | 0 | 1,244 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 42 | 1.84 | 9 | 7 |
| 2016 | 46 | 2.04 | 6 | 7 |
Quick answers
- Who is the McDonald County Assessor?
- Sue Ann Stokes (Republican) is the Assessor of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County Circuit Clerk?
- Tanya Lewis (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of McDonald County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McDonald County Collector of Revenue?
- Jennifer Weber (Republican) is the Collector of Revenue of McDonald County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McDonald County Coroner?
- B.J. Goodwin III (Republican) is the Coroner of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County County Clerk?
- Jessica Cole (Republican) is the County Clerk of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County County Surveyor?
- Travis Green (Republican) is the County Surveyor of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Maleia Cheney (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of McDonald County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McDonald County Public Administrator?
- Tonya Garvin (Republican) is the Public Administrator of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County Recorder of Deeds?
- Michelle Barker (Republican) is the Recorder of Deeds of McDonald County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the McDonald County Sheriff?
- Robert Evenson (Republican) is the Sheriff of McDonald County, Missouri.
- Who is the McDonald County Treasurer?
- Sheila Fuller (Republican) is the Treasurer of McDonald County, Missouri. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the McDonald County commissioners?
- Jamey Cope (Associate Commissioner, Eastern District); Rick Lett (Associate Commissioner, Western District); Bryan Hall (Presiding Commissioner).
- What is the population of McDonald County?
- About 23,701 people, with a median age of 38.2; the median household income is $52,375 and 16.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in McDonald County?
- 3.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 341 people unemployed in a labor force of 9,295, against 4.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in McDonald County?
- 24 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 8 municipal, 1 school district and 14 special district governments.
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