Appleton City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,187 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$44,615 Median Income $24,417 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $173,844 Zillow
$503 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,615 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $503/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Appleton City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates38.1906°N, 94.0294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 30 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 128 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 68 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 121 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 117 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 31 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 327 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 58 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 100 km 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 81 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 25 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 100 km 2
May 12, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 25 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 68 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 21 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,054 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Appleton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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