The Town FilesAlbany, Missouri
City in Gentry County · population 1,679 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,300
- Household income
- $44,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.1
Albany is a city of 1,679 people in Gentry County, Missouri. The median home is worth $101,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns, quieter than 92% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 83% of Missouri towns.
How Albany ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albany is worth $101,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $44,926, which is more affordable than 74% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $550 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albany | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $550 | $855 |
| Median household income | $44,926 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Albany
| People | Albany | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Albany
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 1960 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 30, 2003.
Severe weather in Gentry County since 1996
Gentry County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Gentry County
Gentry County had 2,177 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,102 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Albany itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Albany
3 public schools with 443 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA E. GEORGE ELEM. | PK-5 | 223 | 12.4 |
| ALBANY HIGH | 9-12 | 128 | 12.8 |
| ALBANY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 92 | 11.5 |
Towns near Albany
- Stanberry, MO11.0 mi · 1,129 people · home $98,000
- Bethany, MO16.1 mi · 2,915 people · home $121,700
- Grant City, MO17.0 mi · 817 people · home $68,200
- King City, MO17.0 mi · 799 people · home $121,300
- Maysville, MO25.1 mi · 1,095 people · home $154,000
- Maryville, MO29.0 mi · 10,633 people · home $189,400
Albany questions
Is Albany, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albany scores better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns and quieter than 92%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $101,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,926, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $550 a month.
What is the weather like in Albany?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 19.3 inches of snow.
Does Albany get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 1960. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)