Denton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
142 Population 374/sq mi density
$120,643 Median Income $35,858 per capita
$137,100 Home Value $272,476 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,100 home value, /mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates38.6133°N, 93.9291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
41 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 17 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 105 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 92 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 129 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 86 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 32 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

475 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 338 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 84 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 79 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 45 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 46 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 88 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 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 79 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 44°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 (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°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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