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Elmer, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
18 Population 72/sq mi density
$34,583 Median Income $24,489 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $116,881 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 517 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates39.9568°N, 92.6504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 138 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 83 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 15 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 53 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 50 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 93 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 33 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Elmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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