Carrollton, Missouri
Carrollton is a city of 3,145 people in Carroll County, Missouri, founded in 1833.
Why visit Carrollton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails and 9 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Carroll County Court House, Carroll County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail and Carrollton Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Carrollton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carrollton
Carrollton is a city and the county seat of Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award, given out annually by the National Civic League. The population was 3,514 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carrollton, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Carroll County Court House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Missouri, United States
Carroll County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Single-family detached home in Missouri, United States of America
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Carrollton, Missouri
Wilcoxson and Company Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Carroll County Historical Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
510 North Mason Street, Carrollton
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes9
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
814 Harvest Hill Drive, Carrollton
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship12
Virginia Street Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
109 South Virginia Street, Carrollton
History
Carrollton was established in 1833. It obtained its post office in 1834. Carrollton's growth can be documented through Sanborn maps, several of which are available online.
The Carroll County Court House, Carroll County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail, United States Post Office, and Wilcoxson and Company Bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Carrollton, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Carrollton
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 17°F | 1.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carrollton (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
Carroll County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-01: 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)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Marshall 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Excelsior Springs 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Buckner 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Warrensburg 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grain Valley 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kearney 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Blue Springs 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sedalia 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Independence 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Liberty 50 mi west, 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
- Aerial view of Carrollton, Missouri - 9-2-2013, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carroll-ch, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilcoxson and Company Bank, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sheriff's Quarters and Jail, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
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