Anniston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
262 Population 672/sq mi density
$34,615 Median Income $17,019 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $112,124 Zillow
$1,281 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,615 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $1,281/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Anniston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates36.8259°N, 89.3279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 44 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 52 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 62 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 132 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 76 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 30 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 111 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 10 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 71 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 5 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 77 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 131 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 80 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 97 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 127 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 31 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 139 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 164 fatalities, 1,648 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 42 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 56 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 79 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 98 km 11
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 90 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 35 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 77 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 96 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 64 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 98 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 97 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 44 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 55 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 55 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 89 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 94 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 48 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 95 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 87 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 100 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 84 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 98 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 99 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.4 in

Anniston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").

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