Elmo, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0

B Good

206 Population 936/sq mi density

$65,179 Median Income $26,605 per capita

$91,400 Home Value $122,484 Zillow

$904 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

200 Violent Crime/100K 1,131 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$65,179 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$91,400 home value, $904/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

200 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	936/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5183°N, 95.1155°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	65 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	39 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	119 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	14 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	129 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 21, 2024	EF4	45 km	5
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	41 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	88 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	85 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	61 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	93 km	3
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	5 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	35 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	19 km	1
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	23 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	99 km	1
May 21, 2019	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	100 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	65 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	94 km	0
Apr 14, 1994	EF3	91 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	25 km	0
Aug 28, 1979	EF3	71 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	85 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	47 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	47 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	47 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	48 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	49 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in

Elmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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