Boonville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,682 Population 928/sq mi density
$51,321 Median Income $24,342 per capita
$173,400 Home Value $200,376 Zillow
$759 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
306 Violent Crime/100K 1,911 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,321 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Boonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density928/sq mi
Coordinates38.9736°N, 92.7432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 29 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 126 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 109 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 94 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 110 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 27 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 21 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 95 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 81 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest

Boonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.0").

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