The Town FilesVersailles, Missouri
City in Morgan County · population 2,539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,500
- Household income
- $33,586
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 46.9
Versailles is a city of 2,539 people in Morgan County, Missouri. The median home is worth $117,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 94% of Missouri towns, hipper than 87% of Missouri towns.
How Versailles 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 Versailles is worth $117,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $33,586, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $474 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Versailles | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $474 | $855 |
| Median household income | $33,586 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Versailles
| People | Versailles | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.9% | 88.7% |
Weather in Versailles
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.2 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Versailles since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 15, 1982 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan County has been included in 28 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 |
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: 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 |
Jobs and pay in Morgan County
Morgan County had 4,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,671 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Versailles itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Versailles
4 public schools with 1,264 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CO. ELEM. | K-5 | 522 | 11.6 |
| MORGAN CO. HIGH | 9-12 | 383 | 12.0 |
| MORGAN CO. MIDDLE | 6-8 | 294 | 14.0 |
| Little Tigers Learning Center | PK-PK | 65 | 10.8 |
Towns near Versailles
- Eldon, MO15.7 mi · 4,416 people · home $157,400
- Tipton, MO15.7 mi · 2,920 people · home $130,200
- California, MO20.3 mi · 4,498 people · home $152,700
- Osage Beach, MO23.2 mi · 4,637 people · home $355,200
- Sedalia, MO28.2 mi · 21,725 people · home $143,000
- Camdenton, MO29.5 mi · 3,960 people · home $175,500
Versailles questions
Is Versailles, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Versailles scores better for retirees than 81% of Missouri towns and quieter than 58%. 27.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Versailles?
The median owner-occupied home in Versailles is valued at $117,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,586, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $474 a month.
What is the weather like in Versailles?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.2 inches of snow.
Does Versailles get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Versailles since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 15, 1982. 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)