The Town FilesTrenton, Missouri
City in Grundy County · population 5,609 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,500
- Household income
- $50,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.8
Trenton is a city of 5,609 people in Grundy County, Missouri. The median home is worth $99,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks hipper than 92% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 91% of Missouri towns.
How Trenton 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 Trenton is worth $99,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $50,015, which is more affordable than 84% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $703 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trenton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $703 | $855 |
| Median household income | $50,015 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Trenton
| People | Trenton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 12.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Trenton
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 10, 1965 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 10, 2014.
Severe weather in Grundy County since 1996
Grundy County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: 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 Grundy County
Grundy County had 2,890 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Trenton itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Trenton
4 public schools with 1,209 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.M Rissler Elementary School | PK-4 | 438 | 11.8 |
| Trenton High School | 9-12 | 316 | 13.7 |
| Trenton Middle School | 5-8 | 304 | 10.5 |
| PLEASANT VIEW ELEM. | PK-8 | 151 | 10.8 |
Towns near Trenton
- Chillicothe, MO20.0 mi · 9,107 people · home $127,000
- Bethany, MO26.0 mi · 2,915 people · home $121,700
Trenton questions
Is Trenton, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trenton scores better for retirees than 65% of Missouri towns and quieter than 21%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Trenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Trenton is valued at $99,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,015, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $703 a month.
What is the weather like in Trenton?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Trenton get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 10, 1965. 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)