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Bunker, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
323 Population 489/sq mi density
$49,000 Home Value $177,407 Zillow
$431 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bunker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates37.4556°N, 91.2096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

79 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 M4.8 145 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 74 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 91 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 109 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 81 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 82 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 98 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 141 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 143 km
May 15, 2014 4 km W of Malden, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 110 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 113 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 142 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 89 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 80 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 90 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 73 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 410 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 56 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 66 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 26 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 56 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 91 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 75 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 8, 1966 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 67 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 74 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 69 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 62 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 41 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 85 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 42 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 95 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 12 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 77 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 12 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 78 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 81 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 59 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 73 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 42 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Bunker has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").

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