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Cosby, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
170 Population 1,889/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $22,728 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $350,761 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cosby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,889/sq mi
Coordinates39.8642°N, 94.6783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

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 M3.6 117 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 113 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 72 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 75 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 85 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 97 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 37 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 2
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 83 km 3
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 79 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 88 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 97 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 83 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
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 56 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 79 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 56 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 57 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 56 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 55 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Cosby has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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