The Town FilesPuxico, Missouri
City in Stoddard County · population 873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,500
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 40.3
Puxico is a city of 873 people in Stoddard County, Missouri. The median home is worth $89,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns, quieter than 88% of Missouri towns, better for families than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Puxico 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 Puxico is worth $89,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 86% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $635 a month. 53.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Puxico | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $635 | $855 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 53.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Puxico
| People | Puxico | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Puxico
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Puxico since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2025 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Stoddard County since 1996
Stoddard County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Stoddard County
Stoddard County had 9,951 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,866 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Puxico itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Puxico
4 public schools with 779 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUXICO ELEM. | PK-5 | 359 | 12.0 |
| PUXICO HIGH | 9-12 | 209 | 12.3 |
| PUXICO JR. HIGH | 6-8 | 168 | 14.0 |
| MINGO PUXICO TECHNICAL HIGH | 12-12 | 43 | 43.0 |
Towns near Puxico
- Bloomfield, MO13.3 mi · 1,755 people · home $67,100
- Dexter, MO15.4 mi · 7,927 people · home $137,200
- Advance, MO17.3 mi · 1,349 people · home $127,500
- Poplar Bluff, MO19.1 mi · 16,225 people · home $119,800
- Bernie, MO21.9 mi · 1,859 people · home $98,100
- Malden, MO25.7 mi · 3,706 people · home $101,300
- Marble Hill, MO26.2 mi · 1,388 people · home $101,400
- Morehouse, MO26.8 mi · 741 people · home $56,000
Puxico questions
Is Puxico, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Puxico scores better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns and quieter than 88%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Puxico?
The median owner-occupied home in Puxico is valued at $89,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $635 a month.
What is the weather like in Puxico?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6.9 inches of snow.
Does Puxico get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Puxico 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)