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California, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,523 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$60,506 Median Income $28,917 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $238,315 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,506 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
California 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. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,169/sq mi
Coordinates38.6275°N, 92.5666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 17 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 102 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 113 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 125 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 107 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 139 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 129 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 84 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 33 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 30 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 84 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 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 99 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 88 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 85 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 94 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in

California has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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