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Cooter, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
307 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$50,714 Median Income $56,632 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $113,389 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
663 Violent Crime/100K 332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,714 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
663 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cooter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates36.0465°N, 89.8093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

401 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 M4.8 124 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 59 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 38 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 51 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 32 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 15 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 118 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 120 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 98 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 35 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 18 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 92 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 82 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 35 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 17 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 36 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

591 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 193 fatalities, 1,887 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 78 km 57
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 73 km 8
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 92 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 71 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 39 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 82 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 1 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Cooter has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.0").

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