Bosworth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 362/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $22,149 per capita
$43,300 Home Value $224,284 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bosworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates39.4697°N, 93.3347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 125 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 125 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 125 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 128 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 99 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 91 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 60 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 29 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 41 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 94 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 46 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) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Bosworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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