Carterville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,978 Population 758/sq mi density
$55,099 Median Income $19,978 per capita
$95,400 Home Value $221,073 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
216 Violent Crime/100K 1,512 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,099 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carterville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates37.1492°N, 94.4430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

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 M3.1 131 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 125 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 137 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 90 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,174 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 17 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 64 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 66 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 38 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 17 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 26 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 33 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 46 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 47 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 26 km 0
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 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 33 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 100 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 100 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 85 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 88 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 77 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 88 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 84 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 84 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 50 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 61 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 57 km
2021 RUNAWAY 1,253 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Carterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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