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Anderson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,415 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $22,445 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $165,349 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
963 Violent Crime/100K 4,615 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates36.6506°N, 94.4436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 134 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 133 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 96 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 120 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 118 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 137 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 36 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 133 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 37 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 218 fatalities, 2,192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 47 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 73 km 21
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 23 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 49 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 64 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 54 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 75 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 73 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 7
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 78 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 75 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 67 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 99 km
1995 F128 4,210 75 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 76 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 58 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 67 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 57 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 56 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 56 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 42 km
2017 CHEWI PROCTOR 2,176 76 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 67 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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