Adrian, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,006 Population 1,201/sq mi density
$48,233 Median Income $25,308 per capita
$139,600 Home Value $260,124 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
170 Violent Crime/100K 851 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,233 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Adrian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,201/sq mi
Coordinates38.3975°N, 94.3516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 34 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 146 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 103 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 84 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 388 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 88 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 100 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 18 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 100 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 85 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 62 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 83 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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