Waynesville, Missouri
Waynesville is a city of 5,442 people in Pulaski County, Missouri, founded in 1839.
Why visit Waynesville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Waynesville Patriot 12 with Grand Screen, Old Stagecoach Stop, Pulaski County Courthouse and Roubidoux Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Waynesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waynesville
Waynesville is a city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 5,406 at the 2020 census. Located in the Missouri Ozarks, it was once served by Route 66.
From the Wikipedia article Waynesville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Waynesville Patriot 12 with Grand Screen
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
1200 G. W. Lane Street, Waynesville
Museums and landmarks4
Old Stagecoach Stop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
106 North Lynn Street, Waynesville
Sa 10:00-16:00
Pulaski County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Courthouse in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Mu Bahn Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.2 mi
304 Historic US Route 66, Waynesville
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
312 Ichord Avenue, Waynesville
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
102 Lowe Avenue, Waynesville
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-01:00
History
Waynesville was platted in 1839 and the city was named for Anthony Wayne.
The post office in Waynesville has been in operation since 1834. During the Civil War, units of the 5th Missouri State Militia were sometimes garrisoned at Waynesville.
From the History section of Waynesville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Williams Early Childhood Ctr
School · 5.7 mi
12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood
Healthcare1
Map of Waynesville
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waynesville 2 W (1 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
Pulaski County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-01-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, 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
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- St. Robert 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Fort Leonard Wood 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Lebanon 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Rolla 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Osage Beach 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Camdenton 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Lake Ozark 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- St. James 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Houston 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Village of Four Seasons 37 mi northwest, 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
- PULASKI COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PULASKI COUNTY, MO, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OLD STAGECOACH STOP, WAYNESVILLE, PULASKI COUNTY, MO, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County MO Courthouses-20150715-8275, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- Pulaski County MO Museum-20150715-8281, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- ISS015-E-9658 - View of Nebraska, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-99164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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