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Battlefield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,095 Population 2,372/sq mi density
$87,414 Median Income $38,745 per capita
$207,100 Home Value $300,338 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,414 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, $931/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Battlefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density2,372/sq mi
Coordinates37.1156°N, 93.3702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 140 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 89 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 116 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 89 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 131 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 119 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 122 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 139 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 120 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 142 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 82 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 82 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 91 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 89 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 95 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 117 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 550 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 7 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 80 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 26 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 77 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 12 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 67 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 55 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 51 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 66 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 71 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 66 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 88 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 95 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 98 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 86 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 72 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 90 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 95 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Battlefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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