The Town FilesStockton, Missouri
City in Cedar County · population 1,683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,100
- Household income
- $37,679
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.8
Stockton is a city of 1,683 people in Cedar County, Missouri. The median home is worth $140,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 95% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 77% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Missouri towns.
How Stockton 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 Stockton is worth $140,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $37,679, which is more affordable than 12% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $609 a month. 62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $609 | $855 |
| Median household income | $37,679 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.7% | — |
Who lives in Stockton
| People | Stockton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Stockton
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 2003 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Cedar County since 1996
Cedar County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cedar County
Cedar County had 3,486 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,789 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Stockton itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Stockton
4 public schools with 952 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKTON ELEM. | K-4 | 342 | 11.4 |
| STOCKTON MIDDLE | 5-8 | 291 | 12.1 |
| STOCKTON HIGH | 9-12 | 288 | 11.5 |
| LITTLE TIGER PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 31 | 15.5 |
Towns near Stockton
- Humansville, MO13.7 mi · 907 people · home $63,700
- El Dorado Springs, MO17.1 mi · 3,493 people · home $103,900
- Greenfield, MO19.6 mi · 1,220 people · home $86,600
- Bolivar, MO21.7 mi · 10,679 people · home $201,600
- Lockwood, MO23.2 mi · 846 people · home $117,700
- Walnut Grove, MO24.0 mi · 652 people · home $139,000
- Osceola, MO24.7 mi · 909 people · home $127,000
- Golden City, MO26.6 mi · 656 people · home $79,300
Stockton questions
Is Stockton, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockton scores better for retirees than 77% of Missouri towns and quieter than 95%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Stockton?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockton is valued at $140,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,679, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $609 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockton?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 6.9 inches of snow.
Does Stockton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton 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)