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Bennett Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
134 Population 32/sq mi density
$73,950 Median Income $26,384 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
371 Violent Crime/100K 4,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,950 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
371 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bennett Springs 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 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 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 Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates37.7377°N, 92.8571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 126 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 110 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 47 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 34 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 127 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 104 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 64 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 29 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 148 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 340 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 81 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 72 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 95 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 58 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
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 20 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 6 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 18 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 20 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 78 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 9 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 6 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 80 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 22 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 4 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 12 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 18 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 10 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 7 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 18 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Bennett Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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