Birmingham, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

171 Population 305/sq mi density

$61,250 Median Income $28,361 per capita

$129,200 Home Value $173,617 Zillow

$893 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr

479 Violent Crime/100K 5,124 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$61,250 median income, 8.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$129,200 home value, $893/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

479 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Birmingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	741 ft (226 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	305/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1648°N, 94.4508°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	89 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	84 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	23 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	108 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 362 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	87 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	81 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	34 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	8 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	14 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	43 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	72 km	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	63 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	41 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	70 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	29 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	14 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	51 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	74 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	82 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	49 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	16 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	62 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	66 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.8 in

Birmingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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