Sign In Register

Clarksdale, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
316 Population 988/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $26,139 per capita
$89,500 Home Value $229,171 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $388/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates39.8136°N, 94.5505°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 130 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 124 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 78 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 84 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 80 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 110 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 359 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 27 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 81 km 3
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 90 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 90 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 83 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 69 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 66 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 68 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 68 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 67 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Clarksdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.0").

View full weather details →