The Town FilesPiedmont, Missouri
City in Wayne County · population 1,897 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,700
- Household income
- $40,019
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.5
Piedmont is a city of 1,897 people in Wayne County, Missouri. The median home is worth $97,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 83% of Missouri towns, better transit than 78% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Missouri towns.
How Piedmont 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 Piedmont is worth $97,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $40,019, which is more affordable than 70% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $663 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Piedmont | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $663 | $855 |
| Median household income | $40,019 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Piedmont
| People | Piedmont | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Piedmont
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piedmont since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2025 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 2,269 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,066 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Piedmont itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Piedmont
3 public schools with 885 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 392 | 14.0 |
| CLEARWATER MIDDLE | 5-8 | 252 | 12.6 |
| CLEARWATER HIGH | 9-12 | 241 | 12.1 |
Towns near Piedmont
- Ellington, MO16.4 mi · 790 people · home $71,300
- Van Buren, MO19.6 mi · 747 people · home $103,400
Piedmont questions
Is Piedmont, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Piedmont scores better for retirees than 67% of Missouri towns and quieter than 83%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Piedmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Piedmont is valued at $97,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,019, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $663 a month.
What is the weather like in Piedmont?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 8.9 inches of snow.
Does Piedmont get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piedmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2025. 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)