The Town FilesBourbon, Missouri
City in Crawford County · population 1,567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,800
- Household income
- $53,533
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 33.7
Bourbon is a city of 1,567 people in Crawford County, Missouri. The median home is worth $136,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better transit than 82% of Missouri towns, hipper than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Bourbon 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 Bourbon is worth $136,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $53,533, which is more affordable than 58% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $907 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bourbon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $907 | $855 |
| Median household income | $53,533 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Bourbon
| People | Bourbon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 88.7% |
Weather in Bourbon
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bourbon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 11, 2016 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 8, 2015.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, 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 |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 6,634 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,075 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bourbon itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Bourbon
3 public schools with 843 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOURBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 331 | 12.7 |
| BOURBON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 273 | 13.0 |
| BOURBON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 239 | 12.0 |
Towns near Bourbon
- Sullivan, MO6.3 mi · 6,906 people · home $163,200
- Cuba, MO10.3 mi · 3,181 people · home $136,600
- Indian Lake, MO11.6 mi · 689 people · home $193,100
- Steelville, MO13.8 mi · 1,472 people · home $92,500
- Gerald, MO17.7 mi · 1,361 people · home $150,800
- Lake St. Clair, MO18.1 mi · 825 people · home $227,800
- Owensville, MO19.2 mi · 2,757 people · home $139,800
- St. Clair, MO19.4 mi · 4,791 people · home $157,700
Bourbon questions
Is Bourbon, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bourbon scores better for retirees than 52% of Missouri towns and quieter than 52%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Bourbon?
The median owner-occupied home in Bourbon is valued at $136,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,533, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $907 a month.
What is the weather like in Bourbon?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 8.1 inches of snow.
Does Bourbon get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bourbon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 11, 2016. 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)