Why visit Anderson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Flick Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Anderson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Anderson
Anderson is a city in McDonald County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,981 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Anderson, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Grace-Life Church
Church · Evangelical: Spirit-Filled, Finished Work · 0.4 mi
258 Royce Drive, Anderson
History
A post office called Anderson has been in operation since 1886. The community has the name of Robert Anderson, a local merchant.
From the History section of Anderson, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Anderson
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 1.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 28°F | 2.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 28°F | 2.5 in | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anderson (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
McDonald County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-06-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: 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)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Neosho 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Bella Vista 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Gravette 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Grove 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Decatur 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Centerton 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Pea Ridge 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Bentonville 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Rogers 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Joplin 29 mi north, about 47 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MainstreetAndersonMo, RebelAt at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Missouri Guardsmen deliver Valentine's Day balloons 130214-D-YU513-001, Ann Keyes, Public domain
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