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Brewer, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
399 Population 171/sq mi density
$28,682 Median Income $16,171 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
311 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,682 median income, 14.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brewer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates37.7809°N, 89.9254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 75 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 134 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 80 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 130 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 110 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 92 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 121 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 126 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 130 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 123 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 119 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 122 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 136 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 127 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 57 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 125 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 138 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 963 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 68 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 10 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 82 km 2
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 14 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 97 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 70 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 55 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 40 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 93 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 8 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 8 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 97 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 89 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 92 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 90 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 75 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 97 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 97 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 100 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 67 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 91 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 63 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 77 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Brewer has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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