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Chilhowee, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
280 Population 778/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $21,019 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $272,476 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 5,109 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilhowee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density778/sq mi
Coordinates38.5889°N, 93.8544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 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 17 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 86 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 122 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 93 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 27 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 100 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 90 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 63 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 40 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 27 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 73 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 83 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Chilhowee has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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