Airport Drive, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

785 Population 393/sq mi density

$64,375 Median Income $36,725 per capita

$210,000 Home Value $268,965 Zillow

$881 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr

91 Violent Crime/100K 5,748 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$64,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$210,000 home value, $881/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

91 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Airport Drive enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	958 ft (292 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	393/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1426°N, 94.5108°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Joplin Regional (JLN) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	137 km
Mar 23, 2024	9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma	M2.8	120 km
Jan 14, 2016	7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma	M2.7	132 km
May 21, 2010	2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.6	90 km
Apr 29, 2010	3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas	M2.5	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,175 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2011	EF5	12 km	158
May 10, 2008	EF4	58 km	21
May 4, 2003	EF4	61 km	4
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	35 km	3
Sep 27, 1959	EF4	73 km	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	58 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	94 km	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	11 km	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	31 km	3
May 22, 2011	EF3	81 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	66 km	1
Apr 21, 2005	EF3	80 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	48 km	5
May 4, 2003	EF3	37 km	7
May 4, 2003	EF3	40 km	5
Apr 19, 2000	EF3	93 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 29, 1983	EF3	94 km	1
Mar 26, 1983	EF3	36 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	50 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2004	UNNAMED	4,424	89 km
1986	UNNAMED	3,427	29 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,160	97 km
2021	BRUSH CREEK	2,814	88 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,661	96 km
2002	ROUNDTPCOX	2,248	87 km
2021	EAST FORK	2,134	92 km
2021	BIG CREEK	2,123	96 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	75 km
1992	UNNAMED	1,996	98 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,992	98 km
2024	EAST FORK RX	1,956	92 km
2018	ROCK CREEK RX	1,956	88 km
2013	ROCK CREEK RX	1,888	88 km
2022	ROCK CREEK	1,867	88 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,774	98 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	87 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,523	47 km
2010	NO TORCH	1,356	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,346	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (4°C)	2.1 in
March	48°F (9°C)	3.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	74°F (24°C)	5.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
October	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in

Airport Drive has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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