The Town FilesEdina, Missouri
City in Knox County · population 1,012 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,600
- Household income
- $42,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.7
Edina is a city of 1,012 people in Knox County, Missouri. The median home is worth $85,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 93% of Missouri towns, better transit than 87% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Edina 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 Edina is worth $85,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $42,396, which is more affordable than 84% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $655 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edina | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $655 | $855 |
| Median household income | $42,396 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Edina
| People | Edina | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Edina
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 13.8°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edina since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2023 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 30, 1977.
Severe weather in Knox County since 1996
Knox County has been included in 26 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 Knox County
Knox County had 900 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,462 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Edina itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Edina
2 public schools with 460 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOX CO. ELEM. | PK-5 | 234 | 9.8 |
| KNOX CO. HIGH | 6-12 | 226 | 9.4 |
Towns near Edina
- La Belle, MO14.1 mi · 664 people · home $79,400
- La Plata, MO19.5 mi · 1,257 people · home $105,800
- Lewistown, MO19.8 mi · 521 people · home $79,000
- Memphis, MO20.2 mi · 1,731 people · home $132,800
- Kirksville, MO21.3 mi · 17,530 people · home $153,900
- Shelbyville, MO25.9 mi · 518 people · home $85,200
- Queen City, MO26.7 mi · 562 people · home $66,900
- Clarence, MO29.7 mi · 738 people · home $74,100
Edina questions
Is Edina, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edina scores better for retirees than 47% of Missouri towns and quieter than 93%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Edina?
The median owner-occupied home in Edina is valued at $85,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,396, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $655 a month.
What is the weather like in Edina?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 19.8 inches of snow.
Does Edina get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2023. 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)