Benton City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0

B Good

112 Population 1,120/sq mi density

$41,042 Median Income $32,398 per capita

$81,300 Home Value $227,018 Zillow

54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$41,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$81,300 home value, /mo rent

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Benton City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	823 ft (251 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,120/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1345°N, 91.7652°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Columbia Regional (COU) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 6.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	139 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	95 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	149 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	41 km
Jul 8, 2003	1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri	M2.9	121 km
Apr 29, 2022	1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri	M2.8	129 km
May 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.8	137 km
Sep 5, 2015	5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri	M2.7	136 km
Mar 7, 2009	7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri	M2.6	123 km
Feb 3, 2014	18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri	M2.6	139 km
Sep 19, 2024	1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri	M2.6	91 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	149 km
Jan 15, 1998	1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.5	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	50 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	99 km	1
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	95 km	1
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	50 km	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	35 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	65 km	4
May 10, 2003	EF3	60 km	0
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	53 km	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	64 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	53 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	66 km	0
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	99 km	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF3	76 km	0
May 1, 1983	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	6 km	0
May 14, 1961	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 24, 1961	EF3	82 km	0
Mar 25, 1954	EF3	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	69 km
2010	KK RANCH ROAD	1,112	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.6 in

Benton City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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