Belton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
24,618 Population 1,708/sq mi density
$70,525 Median Income $35,838 per capita
$185,400 Home Value $274,813 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
338 Violent Crime/100K 1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,525 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,708/sq mi
Coordinates38.8120°N, 94.5319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

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 63 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 101 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 35 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 85 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 581 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 93 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 72 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 39 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 47 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 69 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 53 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 30 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 66 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 57 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 2
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 80 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,097 99 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in

Belton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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