The Town FilesHermann, Missouri
City in Gasconade County · population 2,185 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,300
- Household income
- $61,979
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 48.1
Hermann is a city of 2,185 people in Gasconade County, Missouri. The median home is worth $191,300, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns, hipper than 94% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Missouri towns.
How Hermann 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 Hermann is worth $191,300, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,979, which is more affordable than 31% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $721 a month. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hermann | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $721 | $855 |
| Median household income | $61,979 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Hermann
| People | Hermann | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.7% |
Weather in Hermann
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermann since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 14, 2025 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Gasconade County since 1996
Gasconade County has been included in 21 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 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Gasconade County
Gasconade County had 5,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,679 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Hermann itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Hermann
3 public schools with 847 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERMANN HIGH | 9-12 | 322 | 11.9 |
| HERMANN MIDDLE | 4-8 | 273 | 12.4 |
| HERMANN ELEM. | PK-3 | 252 | 10.5 |
Towns near Hermann
- Jonesburg, MO13.1 mi · 726 people · home $174,200
- New Haven, MO13.4 mi · 2,414 people · home $192,400
- New Florence, MO14.6 mi · 641 people · home $95,100
- Warrenton, MO18.1 mi · 8,429 people · home $204,800
- Truesdale, MO18.6 mi · 853 people · home $214,300
- Montgomery City, MO19.4 mi · 2,811 people · home $161,100
- Marthasville, MO20.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $182,900
- Innsbrook, MO21.0 mi · 596 people · home $492,400
Hermann questions
Is Hermann, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hermann scores better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns and quieter than 78%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Hermann?
The median owner-occupied home in Hermann is valued at $191,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,979, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $721 a month.
What is the weather like in Hermann?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 12.8 inches of snow.
Does Hermann get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermann since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 14, 2025. 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)