The Town FilesMound City, Missouri
City in Holt County · population 1,004 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,300
- Household income
- $62,468
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 51.5
Mound City is a city of 1,004 people in Holt County, Missouri. The median home is worth $146,300, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Missouri towns, quieter than 88% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 84% of Missouri towns.
How Mound City 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 Mound City is worth $146,300, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $62,468, which is more affordable than 74% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 82.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mound City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $688 | $855 |
| Median household income | $62,468 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 82.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mound City
| People | Mound City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Mound City
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mound City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 22, 1963 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 7, 2009.
Severe weather in Holt County since 1996
Holt County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Holt County
Holt County had 1,314 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,316 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Mound City itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Mound City
3 public schools with 279 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUND CITY ELEM. | PK-4 | 111 | 13.9 |
| MOUND CITY HIGH | 9-12 | 85 | 9.4 |
| MOUND CITY MIDDLE | 5-8 | 83 | 16.6 |
Towns near Mound City
- Oregon, MO11.4 mi · 837 people · home $122,400
- Fairfax, MO16.3 mi · 648 people · home $90,500
- Highland, KS19.1 mi · 903 people · home $114,400
- Falls City, NE20.0 mi · 4,133 people · home $89,800
- Tarkio, MO22.6 mi · 1,506 people · home $87,800
- Burlington Junction, MO23.2 mi · 521 people · home $90,600
- Maryville, MO23.9 mi · 10,633 people · home $189,400
- Rock Port, MO24.7 mi · 1,278 people · home $115,600
Mound City questions
Is Mound City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mound City scores better for retirees than 84% of Missouri towns and quieter than 88%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.5).
How much does a house cost in Mound City?
The median owner-occupied home in Mound City is valued at $146,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,468, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Mound City?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.8 inches of snow.
Does Mound City get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mound City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 22, 1963. 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)