Jonesburg Cabin, 2026
Jonesburg’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 445 in 1880, 726 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
- 1858Jonesburg is platted
JonesburgMO
A town of 864, platted in 1858.
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
864
2025 Census estimate · +19% since 2020
Typical home
$280K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
59.0
years
Jobs based here
604
A job hub
Is Jonesburg a good place to live?
Jonesburg’s median age is 59 years, above both Missouri’s towns (38.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 248 Missouri towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Jonesburg. Jonesburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Jonesburg stand out
Where Jonesburg beats most towns.
Small town
864 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jonesburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jonesburg, and how to reach them.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJonesburg PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jonesburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomeryMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6335163351 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jonesburg.
Work & commute
With 2.1 jobs for every working resident, Jonesburg draws in 577 commuters
Most working residents leave Jonesburg for work: only 9% work in town. Since 2013, Jonesburg has added 143 jobs, to 604 in 2023. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Jonesburg, near the Missouri town median (14%) and above the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
9%work in town
| Jonesburg | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.3% | 13% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Jonesburg9%
Montgomery City6%
O'Fallon5%
Truesdale4%
Warrenton4%
34 mi
median commute distance
604
jobs based in Jonesburg
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Jonesburg’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Montgomery Co. R-II. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesburg Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 149 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Jonesburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Jonesburg has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87° and January nights drop to 20°.
87°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring43–65°
Summer64–86°
Fall45–67°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
87°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Jonesburg
10 crimes were reported in Jonesburg in 2024: 1 property and 9 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Jonesburg is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
9
violent crimes reported in 2024
1
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Jonesburg is
Jonesburg beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 34% of adults get no exercise outside work in Jonesburg.
| Jonesburg | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Jonesburg | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.5% | 3.6% |
Hermann Area District Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Jonesburg
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Jonesburg are worth about $280K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Jonesburg home is worth about $280,000, up 5.7% in a year, 6% above the Missouri typical home. 46% of Jonesburg households own their home.
$280KZillow home value
| Jonesburg | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 46% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $912 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Jonesburg$280K
Missouri$265K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jonesburg
19pages on Jonesburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jonesburg; the nearest are
Urshan Graduate School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wentzville25.7 miEast Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · Union34.2 mi$4,272 in-state tuitionLincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jefferson City50.7 mi$9,796 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Jonesburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A job hub
Every workday, about 577 people come to Jonesburg for work
Where Jonesburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
604jobs based in Jonesburg
9%of working residents work in town
34 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jonesburg
City in Missouri, US
Jonesburg is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 726 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- ZIP code
- 63351
- Area code
- 636
Questions about Jonesburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jonesburg, MO a good place to live?
Jonesburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Jonesburg, MO known for?
Jonesburg was platted in 1858. 2 notable people were born here, including Cecelie Williams and George F. Rixey.