Brookfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,128 Population 949/sq mi density
$55,543 Median Income $32,241 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $135,662 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
148 Violent Crime/100K 714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,543 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates39.7845°N, 93.0735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 122 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 107 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 109 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 85 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 13 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 73 km 4
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 11 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
May 6, 2023 EF2 26 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 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in

Brookfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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