The Town FilesVerona, Missouri
Town in Lawrence County · population 507 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,000
- Household income
- $42,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 37.4
Verona is a town of 507 people in Lawrence County, Missouri. The median home is worth $90,000, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 93% of Missouri towns, better for families than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Verona 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 Verona is worth $90,000, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $42,417, which is more affordable than 80% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $903 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Verona | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $903 | $855 |
| Median household income | $42,417 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Verona
| People | Verona | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Verona
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 7.8 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
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Verona since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 10.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 67 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 143 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on January 7, 2008.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: 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 |
| 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 Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 8,920 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,246 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Verona itself the ACS puts it at 14.4%.
Public schools in Verona
2 public schools with 344 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONA HIGH | 7-12 | 180 | 9.5 |
| VERONA ELEM. | PK-6 | 164 | 11.7 |
Towns near Verona
- Aurora, MO4.0 mi · 7,219 people · home $124,400
- Monett, MO8.1 mi · 9,576 people · home $167,700
- Marionville, MO9.0 mi · 2,054 people · home $131,400
- Mount Vernon, MO10.0 mi · 4,526 people · home $186,800
- Pierce City, MO11.8 mi · 1,251 people · home $135,600
- Purdy, MO12.2 mi · 1,031 people · home $92,300
- Crane, MO12.9 mi · 1,495 people · home $120,800
- Billings, MO14.7 mi · 1,084 people · home $174,700
Verona questions
Is Verona, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Verona scores better for retirees than 65% of Missouri towns and quieter than 93%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Verona?
The median owner-occupied home in Verona is valued at $90,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,417, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $903 a month.
What is the weather like in Verona?
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 7.8 inches of snow.
Does Verona get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Verona since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. 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)