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Big Spring, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
29 Population 9/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $22,841 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 1,807 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates38.8025°N, 91.4777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 95 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 120 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 109 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 137 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 84 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 79 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 118 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 90 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 99 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 130 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 117 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 96 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 95 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 126 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 78 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 130 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 65 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 825 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 82 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 82 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 62 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 55 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 15 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,688 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 100 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 94 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 98 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 98 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 78 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Big Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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