Blackwater, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
203 Population 615/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $23,996 per capita
$109,400 Home Value $278,116 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates38.9803°N, 92.9908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 103 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 37 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 120 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 113 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 111 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 95 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 87 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 82 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 58 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 20 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 51 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 97 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 42 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 96 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 76 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Blackwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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