Why visit Linn
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Enoch T. and Amy Zewicki House and Osage County Poorhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Linn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Linn
Linn is a city in and the county seat of Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,350 at the 2020 census. Linn is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area.
From the Wikipedia article Linn, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Dr. Enoch T. and Amy Zewicki House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Osage County Poorhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
History
Linn was platted in 1843. The community was named for Senator Lewis F. Linn. A post office called Linn has been in operation since 1844. In 1866, a newspaper, the Unterrified Democrat, was established in Linn.
The Osage County Poorhouse and Dr. Enoch T. and Amy Zewicki House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Linn was formally part of neighboring Gasconade County until January 29, 1841.
From the History section of Linn, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Linn
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Freedom (8 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
Osage County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: 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)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Jefferson City 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Fulton 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Hermann 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Rolla 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bourbon 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Columbia 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Washington 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Union 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mexico 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Leonard Wood 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 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
- Osage County MO Courthouse 20140920-1, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- Zewicki House, Linn, MO, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Ely Manor Event and Wedding Venue, Mikeefly, CC BY-SA 4.0
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