Bunceton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 286/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $24,079 per capita
$79,300 Home Value $265,038 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunceton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates38.7881°N, 92.7994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 108 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 10 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 106 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 88 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 111 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 95 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 103 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 84 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 75 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 83 km
1994 UNNAMED 909 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest

Bunceton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.0").

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