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Creighton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
271 Population 774/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $28,386 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $273,740 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $703/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Creighton 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 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.0 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 Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates38.4947°N, 94.0733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 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 10 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 90 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 134 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 87 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 32 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 98 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 92 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 42 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 27 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 82 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 52 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Creighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").

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