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Avalon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
36 Population 48/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $34,694 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $233,691 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 1,928 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avalon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates39.6592°N, 93.4416°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 141 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 122 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 125 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 8 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 73 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 98 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 24 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 11 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 30 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Avalon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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