Why visit Doniphan
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Randolph Columbus Barrett House and Ripley County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Doniphan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Doniphan
Doniphan is a city and the county seat of Ripley County, Missouri, United States, that is on the Current River. The population was 1,781 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Doniphan, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Randolph Columbus Barrett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
Ripley County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Missouri
Ripley County Jail, Sheriff's Office and Sheriff's Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Single-family detached home in Missouri, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes3
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
404 Washington Street, Doniphan
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
1407 Hillcrest Drive, Doniphan
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Where to stay2
Shopping1
History
The first settlement at Doniphan was made in the 1840s. The community was named for Alexander William Doniphan. A post office called Doniphan has been in operation since 1848.
From the History section of Doniphan, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Doniphan
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 45°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Doniphan Hcn (1 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
Ripley County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport (POF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Corning 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Poplar Bluff 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Pocahontas 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Walnut Ridge 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Piggott 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Marmaduke 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Hoxie 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Mammoth Spring 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Campbell 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Paragould 43 mi southeast, 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
- Ripley County MO Courthouse HDR, Dean Sebourn, CC BY 2.0
- Ripley County Jail, Sheriff's Office and Residence NRHP 91000386 Ripley County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Randolph Columbus Barrett House NRHP 76001115 Ripley County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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