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Breckenridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
532 Population 967/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $21,595 per capita
$48,900 Home Value $177,386 Zillow
$616 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckenridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates39.7622°N, 93.8044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 M3.3 146 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 149 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 136 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 128 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 107 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 40 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 76 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 96 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 84 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 39 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in

Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.1").

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