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Branson West, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
453 Population 96/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $27,050 per capita
$197,200 Home Value $384,560 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
668 Violent Crime/100K 22,717 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
668 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Branson West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates36.6969°N, 93.3689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 107 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 49 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 108 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 49 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 107 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 144 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 145 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 85 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 123 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 96 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 141 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 93 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 125 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 101 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 665 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 45 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 96 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 67 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 85 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 64 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 95 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 83 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 49 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 50 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 49 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 50 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 91 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 49 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 87 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 49 km
2021 21 LICK CREEK 2,555 87 km
2009 GENE RUSH 2,540 90 km
2003 GENE RUSH1 2,435 89 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 41 km
2017 RX - BIG CREEK INTERAGENCY 2,302 87 km
2005 NORTH RIVER ROAD RX 2,259 71 km
1987 WILDERNESS 2,250 99 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 66 km
2004 GENE RUSH 2 04 RX 2,229 86 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 29 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,108 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,038 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Branson West has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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