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Branson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,760 Population 598/sq mi density
$54,961 Median Income $35,892 per capita
$237,900 Home Value $245,093 Zillow
$999 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
625 Violent Crime/100K 10,036 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,961 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$237,900 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Branson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.3 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates36.6437°N, 93.2185°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 147 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 93 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 36 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 117 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 97 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 144 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 36 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 135 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 92 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 81 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 111 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 72 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 133 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 136 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 128 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 51 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 90 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 92 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 4
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 71 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 71 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 81 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 70 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 89 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 89 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 36 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 36 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 37 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 36 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 99 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 80 km
2010 BIG PINEY PARKER RIDGE 4,133 100 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 35 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,877 98 km
2020 BIG POINT 3,853 100 km
2016 BIG POINT 3,834 100 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,458 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,347 96 km
2019 RX - SLUSHER BLACKLINE 3,101 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Branson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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