Center, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
469 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $21,611 per capita
$82,600 Home Value $241,653 Zillow
$350 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,600 home value, $350/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Coordinates39.5081°N, 91.5288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 136 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 31 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 141 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 94 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 94 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 84 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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