El Dorado Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,545 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$31,982 Median Income $20,758 per capita
$83,700 Home Value $181,394 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
386 Violent Crime/100K 1,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,982 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,700 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
El Dorado Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density1,151/sq mi
Coordinates37.8770°N, 94.0213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 65 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 61 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 119 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 59 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 322 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 84 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 66 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 14 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 45 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 80 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 97 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 72 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 66 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,374 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 23 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

El Dorado Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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