One of the friendliest, most picturesque small towns in the Ozarks, Mountain Grove is a community whose citizens work hard, play hard and happily lend a helping hand to neighbors and area visitors alike. On a typical sunny afternoon in Mountain Grove, you can find children playing while families picnic in the Cedar Center Children’s Park. You might also notice people gathering to sit and visit in the park surrounding the historic bandstand on the town square. Or you can take in a baseball, softball, tennis or sand volleyball game at one of the many recreational areas available in Mountain Grove.

For less strenuous pursuits, choose the Old Mill Tour, which is a historical look at some of the nation’s finest surviving pioneer water mills. Indoor enthusiasts can enjoy near by Branson, and its nationally recognized live music shows.

Mountain Grove offers something for nearly everyone whether you are visiting or considering a move to the area.

We’re sure that you’ll have such a memorable experience in Mountain Grove, that you’ll tell your friends and you’ll come back again and again… maybe even to stay permanently.

So what are you waiting for? Come and see for yourself. Visit Mountain Grove, Missouri and “Take A Closer Look.”

Community Profile
Mountain Grove, Missouri
Our Town is Your Town


Quality of Life

Schools
"A+" District:................................ Mountain Grove R-III
% Certified Staff......................... 97.6
Student/Teacher Ratio............. 13.0
Graduation Rate........................ 71.1
Average ACT.............................. 20.5

Wright County Technical Training Institutions
Ozark Mountain Technical Center-Mountain Grove
Ozark Action-Mountain Grove
Ozark Technical Community College-Springfield
Higher Education
Missouri State University-Mountain Grove, Missouri
University of Missouri-Rolla
Southwest Baptist University-Bolivar
Drury University-Springfield
Evangel University-Springfield
Springfield College-Springfield

Health Care
Outpatient Clinics............................... 5
Medical Doctors.................................. 9
Dentists................................................ 8
Orthodontists....................................... 1
Chiropractors...................................... 4
Registered Nurses............................ 6
Practical Nurses................................ 12
Veterinarians...................................... 4
Residential Care/Senior Centers... 4

Population
                                    1960          1970         1980         1990          2000
Mountain Grove....... 3,176....... 3,377....... 3,974....... 4,183....... 4,574
Wright County.......... 13,667..... 14,183..... 16,188.... 16,758..... 17,955

Climate
Average Seasonal Temperature Fall..... 57
Winter .......................................................... 34
Spring........................................................... 55
Summer....................................................... 76

Average Yearly Rain.................................. 44 inches
Average Yearly Snow................................ 17 inches
Average Humidity....................................... 69
Prevailing Winds Northwest

Recreation
(Within 30 minutes)
18-Hole Golf Courses......................................... 4
9-Hole Golf Courses............................................ 6
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Fields............................ 19
Indoor/Outdoor Skating Rinks............................ 5
Tennis Courts........................................................ 25
Baseball/Softball Fields...................................... 40
Biking/Walking Trails........................................... 9
Swimming Pools.................................................. 9
Health Clubs......................................................... 12
Parks...................................................................... 26
Camp Grounds.................................................... 20
Lake/Rivers Lake of the Ozarks (60 minutes)
Bull Shoals Lake (65 minutes)
Table Rock Lake (65 minutes)
Indoor/Outdoor Theater...................................... 4
Antique Malls........................................................ 12
Shopping Malls.................................................... 1

Area Links

Missouri State Parks
Lake of the Ozarks
Mountain Grove Schools
The City of Mountain Grove
Missouri State University-Mountain Grove Research Campus
Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce