The Town FilesConcordia, Missouri
City in Lafayette County · population 2,371 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,500
- Household income
- $59,068
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 40.4
Concordia is a city of 2,371 people in Lafayette County, Missouri. The median home is worth $166,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns, quieter than 73% of Missouri towns.
How Concordia 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 Concordia is worth $166,500, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $59,068, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Concordia | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $825 | $855 |
| Median household income | $59,068 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Concordia
| People | Concordia | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Concordia
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concordia since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 2006 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 13, 1958.
Severe weather in Lafayette County since 1996
Lafayette County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4012: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lafayette County
Lafayette County had 8,809 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,138 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Concordia itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Concordia
2 public schools with 454 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCORDIA ELEM. | PK-6 | 244 | 11.1 |
| CONCORDIA HIGH | 7-12 | 210 | 11.1 |
Towns near Concordia
- Sweet Springs, MO8.4 mi · 1,316 people · home $107,900
- Higginsville, MO10.0 mi · 4,817 people · home $166,100
- Knob Noster, MO15.2 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
- Waverly, MO15.4 mi · 784 people · home $117,700
- La Monte, MO16.8 mi · 1,014 people · home $110,900
- Whiteman AFB, MO17.6 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
- Warrensburg, MO17.7 mi · 19,337 people · home $222,200
- Lexington, MO20.9 mi · 4,652 people · home $161,300
Concordia questions
Is Concordia, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Concordia scores better for retirees than 95% of Missouri towns and quieter than 73%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Concordia?
The median owner-occupied home in Concordia is valued at $166,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,068, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Concordia?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Concordia get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concordia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 2006. 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)