The Town FilesHornersville, Missouri
City in Dunklin County · population 537 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $55,800
- Household income
- $38,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 44.2
Hornersville is a city of 537 people in Dunklin County, Missouri. The median home is worth $55,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 96% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 90% of Missouri towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Missouri With the Mildest Winters
- #2 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Missouri With Mild Winters
- #13 in 25 Small Towns in Missouri With the Cheapest Homes
- #16 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Missouri
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Missouri
- #21 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Missouri
How Hornersville 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 Hornersville is worth $55,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $38,750, which is more affordable than 98% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $345 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hornersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $345 | $855 |
| Median household income | $38,750 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Hornersville
| People | Hornersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Hornersville
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hornersville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1967.
Severe weather in Dunklin County since 1996
Dunklin County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dunklin County
Dunklin County had 9,137 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $36,543 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Hornersville itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Hornersville
1 public school with 218 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENATH-HORNERSVILLE MIDDLE SCH | 5-8 | 218 | 11.5 |
Towns near Hornersville
- Senath, MO6.9 mi · 1,593 people · home $79,500
- Gosnell, AR9.8 mi · 2,910 people · home $98,700
- Cardwell, MO9.8 mi · 561 people · home $38,800
- Manila, AR11.1 mi · 3,682 people · home $172,000
- Leachville, AR11.8 mi · 2,039 people · home $111,800
- Blytheville, AR13.9 mi · 13,406 people · home $119,000
- Kennett, MO14.3 mi · 10,515 people · home $112,000
- Steele, MO14.7 mi · 1,853 people · home $119,200
Hornersville questions
Is Hornersville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hornersville scores better for retirees than 66% of Missouri towns and quieter than 96%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Hornersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hornersville is valued at $55,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,750, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $345 a month.
What is the weather like in Hornersville?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Hornersville get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hornersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. 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)