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Doniphan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,220 Population 1,609/sq mi density
$43,309 Median Income $20,677 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $145,293 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
1,295 Violent Crime/100K 9,014 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,309 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,295 violent crimes/100K (241% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Doniphan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,609/sq mi
Coordinates36.6209°N, 90.8235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 123 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 89 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 106 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 109 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 111 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 132 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 30 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 20 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 67 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 128 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 110 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 129 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 111 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 132 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 113 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 72 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 135 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 108 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 114 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 620 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 96 km 8
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 46 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 45 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 36 km 1
May 21, 1957 EF4 48 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 65 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 47 km 2
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 3, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 33 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 39 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 31 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 38 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 43 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 62 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 39 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 61 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 26 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 61 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 39 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 39 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 38 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 25 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 46 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 56 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 26 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 57 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Doniphan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.2").

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