Clarence, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
894 Population 771/sq mi density
$29,306 Median Income $19,467 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $191,896 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,306 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $590/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates39.7420°N, 92.2585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 42 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 28 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 18 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Clarence has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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