Calhoun, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
369 Population 377/sq mi density
$37,143 Median Income $22,634 per capita
$52,800 Home Value $260,156 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$37,143 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,800 home value, $544/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

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 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

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 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 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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