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Carl Junction, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,257 Population 1,490/sq mi density
$77,855 Median Income $42,923 per capita
$206,400 Home Value $248,868 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,836 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,855 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,400 home value, $1,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carl Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density1,490/sq mi
Coordinates37.1767°N, 94.5655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 120 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 130 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 95 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 14 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 55 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 39 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 58 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 9 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 33 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 36 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 43 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 44 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 44 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 86 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 31 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 98 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 98 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 93 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 98 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 70 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 100 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 98 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 94 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 94 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 49 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Carl Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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