The Town FilesViburnum, Missouri
City in Iron County · population 667 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,800
- Household income
- $41,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.3
Viburnum is a city of 667 people in Iron County, Missouri. The median home is worth $88,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 95% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 87% of Missouri towns.
How Viburnum 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 Viburnum is worth $88,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $41,250, which is more affordable than 77% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $514 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Viburnum | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $514 | $855 |
| Median household income | $41,250 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Viburnum
| People | Viburnum | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Viburnum
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 21.4°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viburnum since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 21, 1967 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 53 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Iron County since 1996
Iron County has been included in 27 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 |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Iron County
Iron County had 3,472 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,965 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Viburnum itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Viburnum
2 public schools with 354 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viburnum High | 6-12 | 191 | 12.7 |
| Viburnum Elementary | PK-5 | 163 | 13.6 |
Towns near Viburnum
- Steelville, MO21.4 mi · 1,472 people · home $92,500
- Salem, MO22.7 mi · 4,608 people · home $115,000
- Potosi, MO24.6 mi · 2,538 people · home $110,100
- Pilot Knob, MO27.3 mi · 671 people · home $108,000
- Iron Mountain Lake, MO27.9 mi · 640 people · home $38,600
- Bismarck, MO28.0 mi · 1,239 people · home $107,800
- Cuba, MO28.6 mi · 3,181 people · home $136,600
- Ironton, MO28.6 mi · 1,475 people · home $120,000
Viburnum questions
Is Viburnum, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Viburnum scores better for retirees than 87% of Missouri towns and quieter than 95%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Viburnum?
The median owner-occupied home in Viburnum is valued at $88,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,250, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $514 a month.
What is the weather like in Viburnum?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8.2 inches of snow.
Does Viburnum get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viburnum since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 21, 1967. 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)