Bernie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,772 Population 1,353/sq mi density
$45,223 Median Income $22,624 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $115,408 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
55 Violent Crime/100K 547 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,223 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bernie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,353/sq mi
Coordinates36.6689°N, 89.9687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 62 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 17 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 104 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 94 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 104 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 73 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 81 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 90 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 54 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 92 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 103 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 143 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 68 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 120 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 82 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 56 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 128 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 76 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 77 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 91 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 41 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 100 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 32 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 73 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 92 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 58 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 97 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 67 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 56 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 99 km
2010 CHILTON SOUTH RX 1,649 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 99 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 99 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 98 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 59 km
2012 12 LONGBAY 1,432 94 km
2006 06 CHILTON SOUTH 1,400 95 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 82 km
2009 LONG BAY RX 1,261 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 90 km
2005 BIG SPRING RIDGE RX 1,237 97 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 61 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,147 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Bernie has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.7").

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