The Town FilesHigginsville, Missouri
City in Lafayette County · population 4,817 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,100
- Household income
- $81,033
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 44.6
Higginsville is a city of 4,817 people in Lafayette County, Missouri. The median home is worth $166,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Missouri towns, hipper than 76% of Missouri towns.
How Higginsville 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 Higginsville is worth $166,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $81,033, which is more affordable than 84% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $980 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Higginsville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $980 | $855 |
| Median household income | $81,033 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Higginsville
| People | Higginsville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Higginsville
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Higginsville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1977 about 1.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 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 Higginsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Higginsville
4 public schools with 968 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDVIEW ELEM. | PK-5 | 444 | 13.1 |
| LAFAYETTE CO. HIGH | 9-12 | 290 | 12.1 |
| LAFAYETTE CO. MIDDLE | 6-8 | 230 | 12.8 |
| ROLLING MEADOW SCHOOL | K-12 | 4 | 4.0 |
Towns near Higginsville
- Lexington, MO11.0 mi · 4,652 people · home $161,300
- Odessa, MO13.7 mi · 5,593 people · home $238,200
- Richmond, MO19.6 mi · 6,013 people · home $142,600
- Warrensburg, MO21.0 mi · 19,337 people · home $222,200
- Oak Grove, MO21.9 mi · 8,157 people · home $215,500
- Knob Noster, MO22.5 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
- Carrollton, MO24.0 mi · 3,514 people · home $110,200
- Whiteman AFB, MO24.8 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
Higginsville questions
Is Higginsville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Higginsville scores better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns and quieter than 57%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Higginsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Higginsville is valued at $166,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,033, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $980 a month.
What is the weather like in Higginsville?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does Higginsville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Higginsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1977. 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)