The Town FilesBrunswick, Missouri
City in Chariton County · population 801 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $76,100
- Household income
- $39,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 34.1
Brunswick is a city of 801 people in Chariton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $76,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 75% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 74% of Missouri towns.
How Brunswick 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 Brunswick is worth $76,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $39,531, which is more affordable than 86% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $472 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brunswick | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $76,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $472 | $855 |
| Median household income | $39,531 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Brunswick
| People | Brunswick | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Brunswick
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 19.5°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 1977 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 12, 1970.
Severe weather in Chariton County since 1996
Chariton County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: 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 Chariton County
Chariton County had 1,837 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,334 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Brunswick itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Brunswick
2 public schools with 280 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK ELEM. | PK-6 | 161 | 13.4 |
| BRUNSWICK HIGH | 7-12 | 119 | 9.2 |
Towns near Brunswick
- Slater, MO14.5 mi · 1,834 people · home $85,300
- Salisbury, MO17.3 mi · 1,563 people · home $102,400
- Carrollton, MO20.1 mi · 3,514 people · home $110,200
- Glasgow, MO20.7 mi · 1,087 people · home $122,600
- Marshall, MO21.9 mi · 13,806 people · home $147,900
- Marceline, MO22.2 mi · 2,123 people · home $96,700
- Brookfield, MO24.9 mi · 4,111 people · home $102,100
- Waverly, MO25.8 mi · 784 people · home $117,700
Brunswick questions
Is Brunswick, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brunswick scores better for retirees than 74% of Missouri towns and quieter than 58%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Brunswick?
The median owner-occupied home in Brunswick is valued at $76,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,531, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $472 a month.
What is the weather like in Brunswick?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Brunswick get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 1977. 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)