The Town FilesLathrop, Missouri
City in Clinton County · population 2,271 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,000
- Household income
- $67,178
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.2
Lathrop is a city of 2,271 people in Clinton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $168,000, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 91% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 83% of Missouri towns, quieter than 71% of Missouri towns.
How Lathrop 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 Lathrop is worth $168,000, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $67,178, which is more affordable than 63% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lathrop | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $844 | $855 |
| Median household income | $67,178 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lathrop
| People | Lathrop | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Lathrop
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lathrop since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 14, 1955 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2009.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: 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 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 4,455 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,055 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lathrop itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Lathrop
3 public schools with 921 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop Elementary School | PK-5 | 424 | 12.8 |
| Lathrop High School | 9-12 | 291 | 13.9 |
| Lathrop Middle School | 6-8 | 206 | 13.7 |
Towns near Lathrop
- Plattsburg, MO7.7 mi · 2,222 people · home $194,200
- Lawson, MO10.4 mi · 2,541 people · home $186,000
- Cameron, MO13.4 mi · 8,513 people · home $193,500
- Trimble, MO14.2 mi · 573 people · home $197,600
- Kearney, MO14.4 mi · 10,404 people · home $298,400
- Gower, MO15.0 mi · 1,533 people · home $213,200
- Polo, MO15.1 mi · 509 people · home $154,700
- Excelsior Springs, MO15.9 mi · 10,553 people · home $186,800
Lathrop questions
Is Lathrop, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lathrop scores better for retirees than 32% of Missouri towns and quieter than 71%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Lathrop?
The median owner-occupied home in Lathrop is valued at $168,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,178, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in Lathrop?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Lathrop get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lathrop since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 14, 1955. 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)