Belton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0

B Good

24,618 Population 1,708/sq mi density

$70,525 Median Income $35,838 per capita

$185,400 Home Value $264,603 Zillow

$1,235 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

283 Violent Crime/100K 3,086 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$70,525 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$185,400 home value, $1,235/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

283 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,708/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8120°N, 94.5319°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in

Belton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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