Clarkton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
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
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

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 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.82"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.97"

Air Quality

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 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Clarkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.0").

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