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Bakersfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
246 Population 180/sq mi density
$36,951 Median Income $26,965 per capita
$87,700 Home Value $197,295 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 5,876 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,951 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bakersfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates36.5226°N, 92.1427°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 141 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 141 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 105 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 55 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 93 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 105 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 50 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 57 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 142 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 78 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 516 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 80 km 7
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 9 km 2
May 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 89 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 61 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 8 km 1
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 61 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 62 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 11 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 97 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 53 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 99 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 96 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 53 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 64 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 52 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 62 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 64 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 62 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 55 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 95 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 53 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Bakersfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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