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Clinton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,047 Population 993/sq mi density
$50,852 Median Income $27,184 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $166,711 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
343 Violent Crime/100K 5,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,852 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates38.3686°N, 93.7783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%
Unhealthy Days1

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 19 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 100 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 63 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 105 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 114 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 3 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 28 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 98 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 45 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 44 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 68 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 15, 1960 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 91 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 91 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 4 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 52 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,374 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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