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Amsterdam, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
127 Population 223/sq mi density
$43,214 Median Income $24,775 per capita
$47,400 Home Value $315,610 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
416 Violent Crime/100K 1,873 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,214 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amsterdam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates38.3497°N, 94.5891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

5 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 56 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 140 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 120 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 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 80 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 51 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 67 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 10 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 68 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 14 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,097 95 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 70 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 99 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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