The Town FilesIberia, Missouri
City in Miller County · population 703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,900
- Household income
- $47,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 31.1
Iberia is a city of 703 people in Miller County, Missouri. The median home is worth $122,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Missouri towns, quieter than 97% of Missouri towns, better for families than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Iberia 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 Iberia is worth $122,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $47,438, which is more affordable than 58% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $638 a month. 81.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iberia | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $638 | $855 |
| Median household income | $47,438 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Iberia
| People | Iberia | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Iberia
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iberia since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 7, 1980 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 10, 1958.
Severe weather in Miller County since 1996
Miller County has been included in 30 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 Miller County
Miller County had 8,005 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,073 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Iberia itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Iberia
2 public schools with 673 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBERIA ELEM. | PK-6 | 365 | 11.4 |
| IBERIA HIGH | 7-12 | 308 | 13.4 |
Towns near Iberia
- Crocker, MO9.9 mi · 929 people · home $101,600
- Dixon, MO12.7 mi · 1,232 people · home $134,200
- Richland, MO16.7 mi · 1,734 people · home $76,100
- Waynesville, MO19.1 mi · 5,406 people · home $200,000
- Osage Beach, MO19.4 mi · 4,637 people · home $355,200
- Lake Ozark, MO19.7 mi · 2,077 people · home $278,100
- St. Robert, MO19.8 mi · 5,192 people · home $225,300
- Vienna, MO20.0 mi · 581 people · home $159,400
Iberia questions
Is Iberia, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iberia scores better for retirees than 54% of Missouri towns and quieter than 97%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Iberia?
The median owner-occupied home in Iberia is valued at $122,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,438, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $638 a month.
What is the weather like in Iberia?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 7.6 inches of snow.
Does Iberia get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iberia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 7, 1980. 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)