Creighton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
271 Population 774/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $28,386 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $283,372 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 6.3% 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 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

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 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

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 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Creighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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