Big Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0

B Good

67 Population 40/sq mi density

$57,917 Median Income $66,755 per capita

$195,800 Home Value $386,905 Zillow

53°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

94 Violent Crime/100K 1,784 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$57,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$195,800 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

94 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	853 ft (260 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0819°N, 95.3500°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	57 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	64 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	69 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	58 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	123 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	101 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	37 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 21, 2024	EF4	98 km	5
May 29, 2004	EF4	96 km	3
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	94 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	47 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	69 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	66 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	73 km	0
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	52 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	87 km	0
May 21, 2019	EF3	53 km	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	61 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	80 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	76 km	0
Aug 28, 1979	EF3	100 km	2
Mar 29, 1979	EF3	65 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	96 km	0
Apr 10, 1965	EF3	76 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 4 DELTA 21 (1,708 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	4 DELTA 21	1,708	94 km
2011	182	1,575	92 km
2018	FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN	1,009	90 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	9 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	9 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	8 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	9 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	9 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	8 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.1 in

Big Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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