The Town FilesMontgomery City, Missouri
City in Montgomery County · population 2,811 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,100
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 33.8
Montgomery City is a city of 2,811 people in Montgomery County, Missouri. The median home is worth $161,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Montgomery City 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 Montgomery City is worth $161,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $767 a month. 65.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montgomery City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $767 | $855 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 65.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Montgomery City
| People | Montgomery City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 88.7% |
Weather in Montgomery City
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 13, 2006 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms 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 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 3,225 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,334 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Montgomery City itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Montgomery City
4 public schools with 920 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH | 9-12 | 334 | 13.9 |
| MONTGOMERY CITY ELEM. | PK-5 | 331 | 12.3 |
| MONTGOMERY CO. MIDDLE | 6-8 | 255 | 11.1 |
| MONTGOMERY CITY TREATMENT CTR. | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Montgomery City
- Warrenton, MO22.3 mi · 8,429 people · home $204,800
- Vandalia, MO23.1 mi · 3,553 people · home $84,500
- Mexico, MO23.7 mi · 11,469 people · home $139,800
- Fulton, MO25.5 mi · 12,600 people · home $155,900
- Wright City, MO26.9 mi · 4,881 people · home $238,800
- Troy, MO28.7 mi · 12,686 people · home $226,500
Montgomery City questions
Is Montgomery City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montgomery City scores better for retirees than 52% of Missouri towns and quieter than 42%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Montgomery City?
The median owner-occupied home in Montgomery City is valued at $161,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $767 a month.
What is the weather like in Montgomery City?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Montgomery City get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 13, 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)