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Seymour, Missouri

Seymour is a city of 2,179 people in Webster County, Missouri.

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Population2,179 +7.8% since 2019
Elevation1,644 ft 501 m
Land area3.5 sq mi
ZIP code65746
Nearest airportSpringfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 35 mi

Why visit Seymour

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Col. Thomas C. Love House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.

About Seymour

Seymour is a city in southeastern Webster County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seymour had a population of 1,841. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Seymour, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Col. Thomas C. Love House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi

Historic house in Missouri, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

South Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi

1105 West Steel Street

Mo-Su 05:00-23:00

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Taco Bell

Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi

132 Loveland Street, Seymour

Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 417-935-2655

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Where to stay1

Americas Best Value Inn Seymour

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

1000 E Clinton Ave, Seymour

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History

Seymour was laid out in 1882. The town was named by Mr. T.P. Crabbe after Seymour, Indiana. A post office called Seymour has been in operation since 1881.

The Col. Thomas C. Love House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

From the History section of Seymour, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries5

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Map of Seymour

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.1 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 4.3 in of rainApril: 5.2 in of rainMay: 5.6 in of rainJune: 4.5 in of rainJuly: 4.3 in of rainAugust: 3.9 in of rainSeptember: 4.1 in of rainOctober: 3.7 in of rainNovember: 4.0 in of rainDecember: 3.0 in of rainJanuary: 44°FFebruary: 48°FMarch: 58°FApril: 68°FMay: 76°FJune: 84°FJuly: 88°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 81°FOctober: 70°FNovember: 57°FDecember: 47°FJanuary: 20°FFebruary: 22°FMarch: 32°FApril: 41°FMay: 52°FJune: 60°FJuly: 65°FAugust: 63°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 31°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan44°F20°F3.1 in
Feb48°F22°F2.8 in
Mar58°F32°F4.3 in
Apr68°F41°F5.2 in
May76°F52°F5.6 in
Jun84°F60°F4.5 in
Jul88°F65°F4.3 in
Aug88°F63°F3.9 in
Sep81°F54°F4.1 in
Oct70°F42°F3.7 in
Nov57°F31°F4.0 in
Dec47°F24°F3.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ava 6Nw (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$51,591median household income
$116,900median home value
$731median monthly rent
31.3median age
10.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%of homes are owner-occupied
31.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3432%35 to 6427%65 and over16%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Webster County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2025-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
  • 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.

  • Mansfield 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
  • Ava 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
  • Ozark 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
  • Fair Grove 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
  • Fremont Hills 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
  • Springfield 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
  • Nixa 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
  • Republic 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
  • Lebanon 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
  • Forsyth 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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