Monett, Missouri
Monett is a city of 9,873 people in Barry County, Missouri, founded in 1870.
Why visit Monett
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Monett Plaza 8, David W. Courdin House, Downtown Monett Historic District and Windmill Ridge Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Monett
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monett
Monett is the most-populous city in Barry and Lawrence counties in Missouri, United States. The city is located in the Ozarks, just south of Interstate 44 between Joplin and Springfield. According to the 2025 census population estimate, the town is home to an estimated 10,248 individuals.
From the Wikipedia article Monett, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
David W. Courdin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Downtown Monett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
Lawrence County Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Pierce City Fire Station, Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Fire station in Missouri, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
History
Southwest Missouri, including the area of what is now Monett, was inhabited by Native Americans of the Osage Nation until their forced removal to Indian Territory.
From the History section of Monett, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Waldensian Church and Cemetery of Stone Prairie
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Monett
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 28°F | 2.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monett 4Sw 72349 (5 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
Barry County has had 25 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)
- 2023-09-21: 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
Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Pierce City 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Aurora 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Sarcoxie 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Cassville 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Marionville 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Neosho 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Carthage 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Duenweg 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Joplin 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Republic 33 mi northeast, about 53 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
- Monett MO Presby PHS1028, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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