The Town FilesUnionville, Missouri
City in Putnam County · population 1,735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,400
- Household income
- $61,406
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 36.0
Unionville is a city of 1,735 people in Putnam County, Missouri. The median home is worth $105,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 86% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Missouri towns.
How Unionville 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 Unionville is worth $105,400, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $61,406, which is more affordable than 91% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $516 a month. 70.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Unionville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $516 | $855 |
| Median household income | $61,406 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.2% | — |
Who lives in Unionville
| People | Unionville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Unionville
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Unionville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 16, 1960 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 27, 2008.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 19 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 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 993 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,210 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Unionville itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Unionville
3 public schools with 621 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUTNAM CO. ELEM. | PK-5 | 289 | 11.1 |
| PUTNAM CO. HIGH | 9-12 | 191 | 12.7 |
| PUTNAM CO. MIDDLE | 6-8 | 141 | 14.1 |
Towns near Unionville
- Green City, MO14.7 mi · 602 people · home $106,300
- Seymour, IA15.5 mi · 634 people · home $86,800
- Centerville, IA18.9 mi · 5,412 people · home $103,000
- Milan, MO19.9 mi · 1,819 people · home $89,400
- Moulton, IA22.5 mi · 607 people · home $81,800
- Queen City, MO23.4 mi · 562 people · home $66,900
- Lancaster, MO25.1 mi · 675 people · home $154,800
- Corydon, IA25.5 mi · 1,526 people · home $92,400
Unionville questions
Is Unionville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Unionville scores better for retirees than 86% of Missouri towns and quieter than 57%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Unionville?
The median owner-occupied home in Unionville is valued at $105,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,406, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $516 a month.
What is the weather like in Unionville?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 28.7 inches of snow.
Does Unionville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Unionville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 16, 1960. 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)