Missouri Business Index for September
Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 was 47.1, a decline of 7.3 points from the August level of 54.4. In comparison, the Mid-America Region index dipped to 49.8 in September. The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator. It measures such factors as new orders, production, supplier delivery times, backlogs, inventories, prices, employment, import orders and exports. Typically, a score greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy while a score below 50 forecasts a more sluggish economy.
North Region Economic and Workforce Report 2025
The North Region, which is comprised of 34 counties and is home to Kirksville, Hannibal, and St. Joseph, had more than 239,700 employees in 2024, making up 7.9 percent of Missouri’s employment. Learn more about North Region in this annual economic overview.
