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Chaffee, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,039 Population 1,688/sq mi density
$41,024 Median Income $28,213 per capita
$120,900 Home Value $156,717 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 877 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,024 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chaffee 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 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 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 Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,688/sq mi
Coordinates37.1801°N, 89.6551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 5 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 69 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 46 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 67 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 116 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 139 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 140 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 148 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 40 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 110 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 51 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 118 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 113 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 127 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 65 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 132 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 105 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 58 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 90 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 68 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 58 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 56 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 100 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 60 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 70 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 19 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 57 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 77 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 86 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 92 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 86 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 38 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 99 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 85 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 27 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 30 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 88 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 73 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 73 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 94 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 77 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 26 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Chaffee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").

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