Bowling Green, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,130 Population 1,535/sq mi density

$51,675 Median Income $22,752 per capita

$116,400 Home Value $219,122 Zillow

$773 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr

180 Violent Crime/100K 2,089 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$51,675 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$116,400 home value, $773/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

180 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bowling Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	1,535/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3420°N, 91.1951°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	143 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	149 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	62 km
Jul 8, 2003	1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri	M2.9	137 km
Apr 29, 2022	1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri	M2.8	109 km
May 5, 2008	3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.8	116 km
Sep 5, 2015	5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri	M2.7	119 km
Mar 7, 2009	7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri	M2.6	130 km
Feb 3, 2014	18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri	M2.6	144 km
Sep 19, 2024	1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri	M2.6	61 km
Jan 15, 1998	1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri	M2.5	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 505 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011	EF4	91 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	86 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	92 km	3
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	86 km	1
May 31, 2013	EF3	82 km	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	56 km	0
Mar 13, 2006	EF3	36 km	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	59 km	0
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	74 km	0
Apr 29, 1984	EF3	50 km	0
May 1, 1983	EF3	80 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	59 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	93 km	0
Oct 14, 1966	EF3	86 km	0
May 14, 1961	EF3	43 km	0
Apr 24, 1961	EF3	40 km	0
Mar 25, 1954	EF3	69 km	0
Oct 11, 2021	EF2	77 km	0
Jun 28, 2015	EF2	74 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
March	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	2.4 in

Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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