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East Prairie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,930 Population 2,344/sq mi density
$31,159 Median Income $19,643 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $112,124 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
996 Violent Crime/100K 2,397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,159 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
East Prairie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 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) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,344/sq mi
Coordinates36.7798°N, 89.3856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

390 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 46 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 45 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 125 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 68 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 137 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 104 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 70 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 36 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 11 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 107 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 65 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 3 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 72 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 74 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 146 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 38 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 156 fatalities, 1,507 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 40 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 94 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 84 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 90 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 57 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 73 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,627 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 70 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 70 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 60 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 60 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 96 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 53 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 93 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 91 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 47 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 90 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 47 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 95 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 578 97 km
2024 CACHE RIVER-BOULDER SLOPE RX 575 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 559 97 km
2019 PINE HILLS RX 542 84 km
2024 CRAZY CHAIN RX 538 90 km
2022 SIMPSON RX 535 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

East Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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