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Clarkton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
929 Population 822/sq mi density
$45,568 Median Income $17,150 per capita
$47,100 Home Value $65,717 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
872 Violent Crime/100K 1,745 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,568 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,100 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
872 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density822/sq mi
Coordinates36.4517°N, 89.9670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 84 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 19 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 71 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 123 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 81 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 56 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 99 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 57 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 145 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 68 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 101 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 58 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 52 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 66 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 59 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 70 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 170 fatalities, 1,438 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 75 km 57
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 91 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 68 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 62 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 44 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 54 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 73 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 81 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 70 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 79 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 83 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 72 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 72 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 100 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 100 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 68 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Clarkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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