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Bucklin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
383 Population 325/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $23,029 per capita
$73,700 Home Value $129,364 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $525/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bucklin 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 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 5.4 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 Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates39.7817°N, 92.8902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 M3.3 119 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 92 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

276 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 22 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 26 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 62 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 10 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 78 km 0
May 6, 2023 EF2 39 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 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Bucklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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