A town of 1,010, settled in 1841. Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Gainesville does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Gainesville. Another town gets a different order.
Gainesville beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| What stands out | Gainesville | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.7% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 18.1% | 8% |
About one in 5 of Gainesville’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Mountain Home (17%), Springfield (5%) and West Plains (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
The public schools Gainesville’s kids attend outperform 82% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Elem. | K–6 | 292 | B |
| Gainesville High | 7–12 | 287 | A− |
| Gainesville Preschool | PK | 26 | Not graded |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
The typical Gainesville home is worth about $212,000, up 6.3% in a year, 21% below the Missouri typical home.
Gainesville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Where Gainesville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in Missouri, United States
Gainesville is a city in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 745 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ozark County.
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