The Town FilesDiamond, Missouri
Town in Newton County · population 831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,400
- Household income
- $73,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 37.3
Diamond is a town of 831 people in Newton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $141,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 93% of Missouri towns, better for families than 86% of Missouri towns.
How Diamond 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 Diamond is worth $141,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $73,587, which is more affordable than 86% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Diamond | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $863 | $855 |
| Median household income | $73,587 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Diamond
| People | Diamond | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 88.7% |
Weather in Diamond
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Diamond since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 22, 2011 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 161. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 176 deaths and 1,422 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 12, 2011.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: 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 Newton County
Newton County had 21,297 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,349 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Diamond itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Diamond
3 public schools with 770 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND ELEM. | PK-4 | 316 | 13.2 |
| DIAMOND HIGH | 9-12 | 247 | 11.8 |
| DIAMOND MIDDLE | 5-8 | 207 | 12.2 |
Towns near Diamond
- Granby, MO6.1 mi · 2,050 people · home $104,700
- Duenweg, MO8.2 mi · 1,495 people · home $128,900
- Duquesne, MO9.3 mi · 2,159 people · home $184,200
- Carthage, MO10.4 mi · 15,522 people · home $146,800
- Leawood, MO10.6 mi · 620 people · home $251,900
- Neosho, MO11.0 mi · 12,590 people · home $163,400
- Sarcoxie, MO11.5 mi · 1,406 people · home $94,100
- Joplin, MO11.6 mi · 51,762 people · home $168,300
Diamond questions
Is Diamond, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Diamond scores better for retirees than 80% of Missouri towns and quieter than 54%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Diamond?
The median owner-occupied home in Diamond is valued at $141,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,587, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Diamond?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 7.7 inches of snow.
Does Diamond get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Diamond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011. 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)