Carrollton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,335 Population 800/sq mi density
$53,160 Median Income $25,494 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $156,890 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
230 Violent Crime/100K 749 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,160 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrollton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates39.3584°N, 93.4958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 108 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 98 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 108 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 139 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 293 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 87 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 71 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 78 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 43 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 45 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 98 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in

Carrollton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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