Bennett Springs, MO

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3.4 /5.0
B Good
134 Population 32/sq mi density
$73,950 Median Income $26,384 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,950 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

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 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.52"

Air Quality

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 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest

Bennett Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (2.5").

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