Linn is a city in and the county seat of Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,350 at the 2020 census. Linn is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65051

Area code573

Living in Linn

Housing in Linn

$263K▼ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Linn home is worth about $263,000, down 1.3% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Linn

Safety Grade B

Linn reports less crime per resident than 64% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Linn 0

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Linn 8.3

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Linn

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Most working residents leave Linn for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Jefferson City (32%), Columbia (3%) and Owensville (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Jefferson City

32%

Columbia

Owensville

Springfield

16%Work in townlive and work in Linn 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 975Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Linn →

Health in Linn

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

1worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81%Fewer adults getting cholesterol checkedMO 84.5% · worse

Care nearby

Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson CityJefferson City · 24.3 mi · ER

Chccmo LinnLinn · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Linn · CMS · HRSAHealth in Linn →

Natural hazards in Linn

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Linn flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Linn

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Linn →

Climate in Linn

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Linn has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter

66° / 44°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

68° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Linn get?About 11 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Linn →

Schools in Linn

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School Grade A

The public schools Linn’s kids attend outperform 85% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

Schools1

St. George SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 181 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.