Roubidoux is an extinct town in the Salem Plateau region of the Ozarks located in northwest Texas County, Missouri, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The townsite is located at the confluence of the east and west forks of Roubidoux Creek. It is approximately 12 mi (19 km) northwest of Houston. A post office called Roubidoux was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1953. The community took its name from nearby Roubidoux Creek.

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Living in Roubidoux

Work & commute in Roubidoux

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Most working residents leave Roubidoux for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (18%), Licking (10%) and Springfield (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Houston

18%

Licking

10%

Springfield

Fort Leonard Wood

4%Work in townlive and work in Roubidoux 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 232Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Roubidoux →

Health in Roubidoux

Health Grade D

Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

15worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

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What stands out

11.5%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 21.9%More smokersMO 16% · worse 21%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse

Care nearby

General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)Fort Leonard Wood · 11.9 mi · ER

Missouri Ozarks Community Health-HoustonHouston · 18.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 65552, 65557, 65570 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Roubidoux →

Natural hazards in Roubidoux

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Roubidoux flood?no paid flood claims on record 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Roubidoux MapRoubidoux vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Roubidoux

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Roubidoux has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 26°Winter

67° / 44°Spring

86° / 64°Summer

68° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Roubidoux get?About 11 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Roubidoux

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School Grade C+

The public schools Roubidoux’s kids attend trail 61% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictPLATO R-VSchools2

Plato Elem. BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 218 students Plato High C-High · Grades 6–12 · 305 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.