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Calhoun, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
369 Population 377/sq mi density
$37,143 Median Income $22,634 per capita
$52,800 Home Value $235,220 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
343 Violent Crime/100K 5,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,143 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,800 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates38.4672°N, 93.6263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 30 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 83 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 65 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 98 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 117 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 16 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 128 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 318 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 11 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 29 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 27 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 15, 1960 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 94 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 88 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 88 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 88 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 21 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 97 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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