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Bismarck, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,560 Population 1,560/sq mi density
$41,550 Median Income $19,214 per capita
$108,000 Home Value $141,605 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 1,544 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,550 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bismarck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,560/sq mi
Coordinates37.7692°N, 90.6248°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 113 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 134 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 146 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 42 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 150 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 146 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 139 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 106 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 143 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 39 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 94 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 146 km
May 15, 2014 4 km W of Malden, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 82 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 148 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 110 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 865 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 55 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 46 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 8 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 46 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 85 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 80 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 95 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 55 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 47 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 91 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 97 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 92 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 72 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 73 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 95 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 39 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 74 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 100 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 28 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 86 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 74 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 28 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 30 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").

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