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Craig, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
107 Population 412/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $17,771 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $136,110 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,784 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates40.1947°N, 95.3711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 48 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 51 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 81 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 50 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 135 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 99 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 87 km 5
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 54 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 40 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 56 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 10, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN (1,009 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN 1,009 100 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 14 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 14 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 13 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 15 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 16 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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