Mountain View, Missouri
Mountain View is a city of 2,658 people in Howell County, Missouri.
Why visit Mountain View
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Mountain View
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mountain View
Mountain View is a city in northeastern Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,533 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mountain View, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
History
Mountain View was platted in 1888, and named for the panoramic views had from the elevated town site. A post office called Mountain View has been in operation since 1879.
From the History section of Mountain View, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Mountain View
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Summersville 3 Se (11 mi away), rain and snow from White Church 6 Nne, 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
Howell County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 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)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sharp County Regional Airport (CKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 51 miles away.
- Birch Tree 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Willow Springs 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- West Plains 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Houston 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Mammoth Spring 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Cherokee Village 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mansfield 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Highland 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ava 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Doniphan 55 mi southeast, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS062-E-60235 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-60233 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-60232 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-60234 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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