The Town FilesLoma Linda, Missouri
Town in Newton County · population 943 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,700
- Household income
- $92,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 54
- Median age
- 43.9
Loma Linda is a town of 943 people in Newton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $275,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 87% of Missouri towns, better for families than 83% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 76% of Missouri towns.
How Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda is worth $275,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $92,292, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 81.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loma Linda | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $879 | $855 |
| Median household income | $92,292 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Loma Linda
| People | Loma Linda | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Loma Linda
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loma Linda since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 22, 2011 about 4.8 miles from the town center and killed 161. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 183 deaths and 1,676 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 146 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: 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 |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 21,297 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,349 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Loma Linda itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Towns near Loma Linda
- Leawood, MO5.7 mi · 620 people · home $251,900
- Galena, KS6.5 mi · 2,761 people · home $78,500
- Joplin, MO7.8 mi · 51,762 people · home $168,300
- Baxter Springs, KS8.3 mi · 3,888 people · home $92,900
- Riverton, KS8.7 mi · 771 people · home $144,000
- Duquesne, MO9.3 mi · 2,159 people · home $184,200
- Seneca, MO10.0 mi · 2,230 people · home $132,600
- Quapaw, OK11.2 mi · 811 people · home $72,200
Loma Linda questions
Is Loma Linda, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loma Linda scores better for retirees than 58% of Missouri towns and quieter than 87%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Loma Linda?
The median owner-occupied home in Loma Linda is valued at $275,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,292, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Loma Linda?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 8.0 inches of snow.
Does Loma Linda get tornadoes?
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loma Linda since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011. 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)