The Town FilesMiller, Missouri
City in Lawrence County · population 704 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,400
- Household income
- $56,371
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 39.8
Miller is a city of 704 people in Lawrence County, Missouri. The median home is worth $100,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 81% of Missouri towns, better for families than 73% of Missouri towns.
How Miller 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 Miller is worth $100,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $56,371, which is more affordable than 88% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,036 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miller | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,036 | $855 |
| Median household income | $56,371 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Miller
| People | Miller | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 44.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Miller
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.5 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miller since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 26, 1976 about 2.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 30, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 8,920 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,246 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Miller itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Miller
2 public schools with 576 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEM. | PK-6 | 305 | 13.9 |
| MILLER HIGH | 7-12 | 271 | 15.9 |
Towns near Miller
- Mount Vernon, MO7.7 mi · 4,526 people · home $186,800
- Lockwood, MO13.6 mi · 846 people · home $117,700
- Greenfield, MO13.9 mi · 1,220 people · home $86,600
- Ash Grove, MO16.0 mi · 1,512 people · home $141,800
- Verona, MO17.7 mi · 507 people · home $90,000
- Aurora, MO18.4 mi · 7,219 people · home $124,400
- Marionville, MO18.6 mi · 2,054 people · home $131,400
- Golden City, MO18.6 mi · 656 people · home $79,300
Miller questions
Is Miller, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miller scores better for retirees than 37% of Missouri towns and quieter than 51%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Miller?
The median owner-occupied home in Miller is valued at $100,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,371, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,036 a month.
What is the weather like in Miller?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 10.5 inches of snow.
Does Miller get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miller since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 26, 1976. 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)