Trenton, Missouri
Trenton is a city of 5,536 people in Grundy County, Missouri, founded in 1834.
Why visit Trenton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include North Central Missouri College, Trenton Cinema, Jewett Norris Library and Plaza Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Trenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Trenton
Trenton is a city in and the county seat of Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,609 at the 2020 United States census. It is the county seat of Grundy County. The city was the world's largest producer of vienna sausages at its biggest employer, the ConAgra Grocery Foods plant, then bought by Nestlé.
From the Wikipedia article Trenton, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
North Central Missouri College
School · 0.9 mi
Community college in Trenton, Missouri, U.S.
Museums and landmarks6
Jewett Norris Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Plaza Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Missouri
Trenton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
High school in Missouri, United States
WPA Stock Barn and Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes13
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
1905 East 9th Street, Trenton
Mo-Th 06:30-23:00; Fr 06:30-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
1417 East 9th Street, Trenton
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
History
The Crowder State Park Vehicle Bridge, Jewett Norris Library, Plaza Hotel, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Trenton High School, and WPA Stock Barn and Pavilion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Trenton, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Trenton
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 1.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 1.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 2.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 21°F | 1.7 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Trenton (0 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
Grundy County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-01: 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
Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Chillicothe 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Gallatin 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Bethany 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Milan 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Hamilton 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Brookfield 34 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Albany 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Cameron 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Lamoni 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Unionville 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Trenton-ch, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Philips Episcopal Church, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trenton Plaza Hotel, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jewitt Norris Library, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trenton-hs-1, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WPA Stock Barn and Pavilion, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 4.0
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