Chula, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

150 Population 833/sq mi density

$39,792 Median Income $21,409 per capita

$75,500 Home Value $187,728 Zillow

$583 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr

226 Violent Crime/100K 1,928 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$39,792 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$75,500 home value, $583/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

226 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	755 ft (230 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	833/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9222°N, 93.4759°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 5.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	149 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	141 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	139 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	144 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	37 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

350 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 168 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	66 km	3
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	73 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	86 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	81 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	49 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	74 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	46 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	85 km	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	66 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	36 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	96 km	0
May 20, 1959	EF4	91 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	100 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	92 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	24 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	47 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	48 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	54 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.0 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in

Chula has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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