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De Kalb, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
532 Population 2,046/sq mi density
$92,143 Median Income $28,710 per capita
$127,100 Home Value $300,935 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 582 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$92,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
De Kalb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,046/sq mi
Coordinates39.5869°N, 94.9252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 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 M3.6 121 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 128 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 38 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 102 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 58 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 149 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 103 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 92 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 66 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 55 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 51 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 46 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 99 km 1
May 22, 1952 EF4 72 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 75 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 4 DELTA 21 (1,708 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 4 DELTA 21 1,708 90 km
2011 182 1,575 90 km
2018 FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN 1,009 84 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 65 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 91 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 64 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 65 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 63 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 62 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

De Kalb has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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