The Town FilesGreen City, Missouri
City in Sullivan County · population 602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,300
- Household income
- $36,300
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.7
Green City is a city of 602 people in Sullivan County, Missouri. The median home is worth $106,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Missouri towns, quieter than 83% of Missouri towns, hipper than 76% of Missouri towns.
How Green City 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 Green City is worth $106,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $36,300, which is more affordable than 43% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $682 a month. 75.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $682 | $855 |
| Median household income | $36,300 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Green City
| People | Green City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Green City
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 13, 2009 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 27, 2008.
Severe weather in Sullivan County since 1996
Sullivan County has been included in 25 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Sullivan County
Sullivan County had 2,348 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,473 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Green City itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Green City
2 public schools with 275 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN CITY ELEM. | PK-5 | 138 | 10.6 |
| GREEN CITY HIGH | 6-12 | 137 | 10.5 |
Towns near Green City
- Milan, MO9.6 mi · 1,819 people · home $89,400
- Unionville, MO14.7 mi · 1,735 people · home $105,400
- Kirksville, MO20.9 mi · 17,530 people · home $153,900
- Queen City, MO23.1 mi · 562 people · home $66,900
- Lancaster, MO28.9 mi · 675 people · home $154,800
- La Plata, MO29.9 mi · 1,257 people · home $105,800
Green City questions
Is Green City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green City scores better for retirees than 71% of Missouri towns and quieter than 83%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Green City?
The median owner-occupied home in Green City is valued at $106,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,300, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $682 a month.
What is the weather like in Green City?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 17.0 inches of snow.
Does Green City get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 13, 2009. 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)