The Town FilesSarcoxie, Missouri
City in Jasper County · population 1,406 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,100
- Household income
- $41,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.5
Sarcoxie is a city of 1,406 people in Jasper County, Missouri. The median home is worth $94,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Missouri towns, quieter than 87% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 80% of Missouri towns.
How Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie is worth $94,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $41,705, which is more affordable than 74% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sarcoxie | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $688 | $855 |
| Median household income | $41,705 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sarcoxie
| People | Sarcoxie | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 88.7% |
Weather in Sarcoxie
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 7.2 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
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sarcoxie since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 2003 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 9, 2017.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 23 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 |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 59,244 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,009 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Sarcoxie itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Sarcoxie
2 public schools with 693 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARCOXIE HIGH | 6-12 | 397 | 13.2 |
| WILDWOOD ELEM. | PK-5 | 296 | 12.9 |
Towns near Sarcoxie
- Pierce City, MO10.8 mi · 1,251 people · home $135,600
- Diamond, MO11.5 mi · 831 people · home $141,400
- Carthage, MO12.1 mi · 15,522 people · home $146,800
- Granby, MO12.7 mi · 2,050 people · home $104,700
- Monett, MO15.0 mi · 9,576 people · home $167,700
- Duenweg, MO15.6 mi · 1,495 people · home $128,900
- Mount Vernon, MO17.2 mi · 4,526 people · home $186,800
- Carterville, MO18.0 mi · 1,855 people · home $97,600
Sarcoxie questions
Is Sarcoxie, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sarcoxie scores better for retirees than 80% of Missouri towns and quieter than 87%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Sarcoxie?
The median owner-occupied home in Sarcoxie is valued at $94,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,705, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Sarcoxie?
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 7.2 inches of snow.
Does Sarcoxie get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sarcoxie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 2003. 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)