The Town FilesMaysville, Missouri
City in DeKalb County · population 1,095 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,000
- Household income
- $44,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 39.3
Maysville is a city of 1,095 people in DeKalb County, Missouri. The median home is worth $154,000, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Missouri towns, quieter than 79% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Maysville 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 Maysville is worth $154,000, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $44,271, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $675 a month. 57.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maysville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $675 | $855 |
| Median household income | $44,271 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Maysville
| People | Maysville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Maysville
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maysville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 29, 2004 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 18, 1955.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 2,586 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,221 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Maysville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Maysville
2 public schools with 517 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYSVILLE ELEM. | PK-6 | 273 | 10.9 |
| MAYSVILLE JR.-SR. HIGH | 7-12 | 244 | 11.6 |
Towns near Maysville
- Stewartsville, MO11.3 mi · 733 people · home $133,000
- Cameron, MO12.2 mi · 8,513 people · home $193,500
- King City, MO14.1 mi · 799 people · home $121,300
- Gallatin, MO21.5 mi · 1,821 people · home $137,500
- Hamilton, MO21.8 mi · 1,690 people · home $165,700
- Gower, MO22.0 mi · 1,533 people · home $213,200
- Lathrop, MO22.5 mi · 2,271 people · home $168,000
- Plattsburg, MO23.4 mi · 2,222 people · home $194,200
Maysville questions
Is Maysville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maysville scores better for retirees than 97% of Missouri towns and quieter than 79%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Maysville?
The median owner-occupied home in Maysville is valued at $154,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,271, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $675 a month.
What is the weather like in Maysville?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 20.7 inches of snow.
Does Maysville get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maysville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 29, 2004. 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)