Chula, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
150 Population 833/sq mi density
$39,792 Median Income $21,409 per capita
$75,500 Home Value $201,861 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,792 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density833/sq mi
Coordinates39.9222°N, 93.4759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

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 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Chula has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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