The Town FilesRogersville, Missouri
City in Webster County · population 3,897 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $217,900
- Household income
- $70,485
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 31.8
Rogersville is a city of 3,897 people in Webster County, Missouri. The median home is worth $217,900, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 78% of Missouri towns.
How Rogersville 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 Rogersville is worth $217,900, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $70,485, which is more affordable than 31% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $972 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $972 | $855 |
| Median household income | $70,485 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rogersville
| People | Rogersville | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Rogersville
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogersville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 29, 1991 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 102 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 93 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Webster County since 1996
Webster County has been included in 33 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 |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4885: Severe Storms 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 |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Webster County
Webster County had 8,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,339 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Rogersville itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Rogersville
5 public schools with 2,390 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE HIGH | 9-12 | 726 | 15.1 |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE UPPER ELEM. | 4-6 | 525 | 15.4 |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE PRIMARY | PK-1 | 390 | 10.8 |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE MIDDLE | 7-8 | 376 | 15.7 |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY | 2-3 | 373 | 14.3 |
Towns near Rogersville
- Ozark, MO9.7 mi · 21,284 people · home $254,800
- Strafford, MO10.9 mi · 2,561 people · home $169,400
- Nixa, MO13.1 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
- Springfield, MO13.2 mi · 169,176 people · home $177,700
- Battlefield, MO16.2 mi · 5,990 people · home $255,600
- Marshfield, MO18.1 mi · 7,458 people · home $204,700
- Republic, MO19.0 mi · 18,750 people · home $211,500
- Willard, MO22.5 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
Rogersville questions
Is Rogersville, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogersville scores better for retirees than 70% of Missouri towns and quieter than 47%. 5.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Rogersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogersville is valued at $217,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,485, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $972 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogersville?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 11.2 inches of snow.
Does Rogersville get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 29, 1991. 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)