Owensville, Missouri
Owensville is a city of 2,806 people in Gasconade County, Missouri.
Why visit Owensville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Rock Island trail State park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Owensville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Owensville
Owensville is a city in Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,757 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Owensville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
History
Owensville was named after late merchant Frank Owens. According to local legend Owens and blacksmith Edward Luster decided on the name while playing horseshoes in 1846. According to one account Luster won the contest but thought Owensville sounded better than Lusterville. Another account said Owens won the contest. The first post office was in 1856 and the town was formally platted in 1886 with the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
From the History section of Owensville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Scenic Regional Library--Owensville Branch
Library · 0.4 mi
503 South Olive Street, Owensville
Healthcare1
Map of Owensville
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rosebud (10 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
Gasconade County has had 16 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
Rolla National Airport (VIH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Bourbon 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Linn 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Hermann 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Union 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Washington 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Rolla 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Marthasville 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Gray Summit 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Jefferson City 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Fulton 43 mi northwest, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Owensville, Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
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