Mansfield, Missouri
13 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1951 and the latest in 1983. It stands in Pleasant Valley Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65704. The Survey maps it on the Mansfield quadrangle. 1,193 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,483 feet above sea level.
On record in Mansfield
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
Laura Ingalls Wilder HouseNational Historic Landmark · listed 1970
Population over time
2 figuresMansfield fell from 1,296 to 1,193 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,296 | |
| 2020 | 1,193 | -103 (-8%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 13 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1951 USGS Mansfield quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1954 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000, 6 printings
- 1958 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000
- 1977 USGS Mansfield quadrangle1:24000
- 1983 USGS Mountain Grove quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
62 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 62 fires within 5 miles of Mansfield between 1992 and 2019, burning about 576 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 12 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 39 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 12 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 4 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2000 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 2 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179176-03401-09022019-1640 |
| 20 August 2019 | Natural | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179175-03401-08202019-1619 |
| 23 May 2016 | Smoking | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 136911-11415-05232016-1256 |
| 3 April 1997 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 3 April 1997 | Arson/incendiarism | 30 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 3 April 1992 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 25 April 1998 | Arson/incendiarism | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 36 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 36 workings within 5 miles of Mansfield: 36 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Lead, Zinc, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc, Lead. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Mine | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Lead Hill Mines | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Mcmullin Mines | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| St Joe Mine | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead + Zinc | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead +Zinc | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown- Lead + Zinc | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Berry Mine | Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Gaskill Mine | Zinc | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 149 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mansfield in 149 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 57 flood, 39 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 22 flash flood. The reports record 1 death. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | 1 killed | A vehicle was swept of the low water crossing on Highway AB at Wolfe Creek during the early morning. An 18-year old female drove into the flooded low water crossing around 12:30 AM, and drowned while trying to escape her vehicle. |
| November 2024 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | $1,760,000 | Route AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding. Additional county property damages were reported throughout the entire county, primarily to dirt roads and bridges. Damage cost estimates are a reflection of the county as a whole. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | $500,000 | County Road AB was closed due to flooding at Wolf Creek. Portions of the town of Mountain Grove were evacuated for the potential of a dam breach at Lily Lake. The railroad tracks along the earthen dam at Lily Lake were washed out and needed repairs. Numerous roads and low water crossings suffered flood damage throughout the county. There was one business and one home destroyed by flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $400,000 | Numerous large trees were reported from Mansfield to Mountain Grove as strong straight line winds moved across the County. Just east of Mansfield several buildings suffered roof damage. Significant roof damage occurred to the Mansfield High School. Near Mountain Grove a recreational vehicle was flipped and significantly damaged. |
| June 2004 | Lightning | Mansfield | $60,000 | A lightning induced fire destroyed a business in Mansfield. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Mansfield | $50,000 | There were several reports of cars dented by hail. |
| April 2025 | Tornado (EF0) | Mansfield | $25,000 | A National Weather Service survey indicated that at 4:59 PM on April 20, 2025, an EF-0 tornado touched down just west of Highway 5 in Wright County, about 5 miles south of Hartville. The tornado traveled northeast and crossed the highway before lifting at Wolf Creek at 5:01 PM. This tornado damaged numerous trees and uprooted a few others. One of the tree limbs fell on a house, which caused significant roof damage. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $25,000 | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Flood | Mansfield | $10,000 | Flood waters were reported to be affecting structures. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $10,000 | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $8,000 | Several homes had minor shingle damage and a few small storage sheds were blown over. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $5,000 | Two large trees were blown down in Mansfield. One tree fell onto a wooden porch and damaged the structure near the intersection of Highway 60 and Highway 5. |
| April 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $5,000 | A few power poles were damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $2,000 | A tree fell on a camper. |
| May 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | $2,000 | A tractor trailer was blown over on Highway 60 near Mansfield. |
| May 2010 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | $2,000 | An inch of water entered a business near the intersection of Commercial and Oak Streets as runoff exceeded drainage. |
| September 2006 | Hail | Mansfield | $2,000 | Thunderstorms produced 1.75 inch hail which damaged a pickup. |
| March 2026 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB was closed due to flooding northeast of Mansfield. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | - | A large oak tree was uprooted and several other trees were snapped about half way up. |
| April 2025 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB was closed at Wolf Creek due to flooding. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| April 2025 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB at Wolf Creek was flooded as the low water crossing. |
| June 2025 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | State route AB was closed due to flooding. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mansfield | - | Several trees were reported down. No damage was reported. |
| March 2024 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB was closed at Wolf Creek due to flooding. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Mansfield | - | Report of quarter size hail. |
| May 2024 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB was closed due to flooding of Wolf Creek. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB was closed just east of Highway 5 due to flooding. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded. |
| June 2024 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB is closed due to flooding of Wolf Creek. |
| December 2024 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB was closed due to flooding at Wolf Creek. The time of the road closure was estimated via the department of transportation traveler map. |
| November 2024 | Heavy Rain | Mansfield | - | The Co-Op observer station MNFM7 in Mansfield measured a 2-day rainfall total of 8.78 inches. |
| January 2023 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed at a low water crossing due to flooding. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| February 2023 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB was closed at Wolf Creek due to flooding. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Mansfield | - | County Road 587 at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| January 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable due to high water. |
| February 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable due to high water. |
| April 2022 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB was closed at a low water area due to flooding. |
| April 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| May 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Mansfield | - | Hail from dime to quarters in size fell for 13 minutes covering the ground. |
| March 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| March 2022 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| March 2022 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| April 2021 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Route AB was closed at Wolf Creek due to flooding. |
| January 2021 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Heavy rainfall caused Wolf Creek to flood a section of Highway AB making it impassable. |
| January 2021 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Heavy rainfall caused Wolf Creek to flood making Highway AB impassable. |
| May 2021 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB at Wolfe Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| March 2021 | Flood | Mansfield | - | The low water crossing on Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| December 2021 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded. |
| March 2020 | Flash Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| March 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| May 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB was closed due to flooding at the Wolf Creek low water crossing. |
| February 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | - | Highway AB at the Wolf Creek low water crossing was impassible due to flooding over the roadway. |
| October 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | - | The low water crossing at State Highway AB at Wolf Creek was flooded and impassable closing the road for several hours. |
| November 2020 | Flood | Mansfield | - | State Highway AB was closed due to flooding at Wolf Creek. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Mansfield | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q966074 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 721807. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.





