Cainsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
207 Population 151/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $27,620 per capita
$48,300 Home Value $157,127 Zillow
$513 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $513/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cainsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates40.4364°N, 93.7751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 26.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 100 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 96 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 80 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 22 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 22 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 97 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 60 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 65 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 87 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 897 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Cainsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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