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Cross Timbers, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
386 Population 858/sq mi density
$53,529 Median Income $15,473 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 244 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,529 median income, 19.1% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Timbers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density858/sq mi
Coordinates38.0248°N, 93.2269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 81 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 89 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 14 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 49 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 59 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 62 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 90 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 38 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 32 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 53 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 30 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 48 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 30 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 31 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 40 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 34 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 42 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 37 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 11 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 30 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 50 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Cross Timbers has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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