Houston, Missouri
Houston is a city of 2,226 people in Texas County, Missouri, founded in 1857.
Why visit Houston
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Phoenix Drive-in, Houston High School and Houston Ranger Station Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Houston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Houston
Houston is a city in and the county seat of Texas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,079 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Houston, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Houston High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
High school in Houston, Texas County, Missouri
Houston Ranger Station Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National historic district located in Mark Twain National Forest near Houston, Texas County, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
History
During the Civil War, Houston was sometimes defended by units of the 5th Missouri State Militia.
The Arthur W. and Chloe B. Cole House, Houston High School, and Houston Ranger Station Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Houston, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Houston
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houston (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
Texas County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-01-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Raymondville 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Licking 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Cabool 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Summersville 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Mountain Grove 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Fort Leonard Wood 31 mi north, about 51 min by car
- West Plains 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Rolla 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lebanon 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ava 46 mi southwest, 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
- Texas County Missouri Administrative Center 20150314 1, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
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