Albany, Missouri
Albany is a city of 1,909 people in Gentry County, Missouri, founded in 1845.
Why visit Albany
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Carnegie Library of Albany and Samuel and Pauline Peery House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Albany
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Albany
Albany is a city in and the county seat of Gentry County, Missouri, United States. It is also the largest city in Gentry County, with a population of 1,679 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Albany, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Carnegie Library of Albany
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie library in Albany, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Samuel and Pauline Peery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay1
History
Albany was originally called Athens, and under the latter name was platted in 1845. The present name is a transfer from Albany, New York, the native home of a local judge. A post office called Albany has been in operation since 1857.
The Albany Carnegie Public Library, Gentry County Courthouse, and Samuel and Pauline Peery House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Albany, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 1.0 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Albany
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 14°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 30°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 20°F | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gentry County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northwest Missouri Regional Airport (EVU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Maryville 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Mount Ayr 33 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Lamoni 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Bedford 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- St. Joseph 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lenox 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elwood 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Leon 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wathena 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clarinda 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Albany-mo, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albany MO Library, JeanVMorrison, CC BY-SA 3.0
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