Bates City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
183 Population 169/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $35,056 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $375,069 Zillow
$1,268 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $1,268/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bates City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates39.0063°N, 94.0723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 61 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 121 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 136 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 55 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 77 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 98 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 66 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 43 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 35 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 97 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 76 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 15 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 87 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 13 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 76 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 100 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Bates City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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