Elmer, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.2 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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
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 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

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 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

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 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Elmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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