The Town FilesStover, Missouri
City in Morgan County · population 1,006 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,500
- Household income
- $48,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 40.2
Stover is a city of 1,006 people in Morgan County, Missouri. The median home is worth $151,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 81% of Missouri towns, better for families than 70% of Missouri towns.
How Stover 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 Stover is worth $151,500, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $48,438, which is more affordable than 31% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stover | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $740 | $855 |
| Median household income | $48,438 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stover
| People | Stover | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 88.7% |
Weather in Stover
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stover since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 15, 1982 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan 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 |
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: 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 Morgan County
Morgan County had 4,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,671 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Stover itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Stover
2 public schools with 865 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CO. R-I ELEM. | PK-5 | 436 | 13.6 |
| MORGAN CO. R-I HIGH | 6-12 | 429 | 15.9 |
Towns near Stover
- Versailles, MO7.8 mi · 2,539 people · home $117,500
- Cole Camp, MO11.5 mi · 1,104 people · home $171,500
- Smithton, MO17.4 mi · 506 people · home $116,400
- Laurie, MO18.5 mi · 939 people · home $187,200
- Tipton, MO18.6 mi · 2,920 people · home $130,200
- Lincoln, MO18.7 mi · 1,144 people · home $142,600
- Sedalia, MO22.5 mi · 21,725 people · home $143,000
- Village of Four Seasons, MO22.6 mi · 2,383 people · home $365,400
Stover questions
Is Stover, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stover scores better for retirees than 27% of Missouri towns and quieter than 81%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Stover?
The median owner-occupied home in Stover is valued at $151,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,438, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Stover?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.6 inches of snow.
Does Stover get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 15, 1982. 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)