Emma, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
261 Population 442/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $193,222 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Emma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates38.9717°N, 93.4947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 70 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 72 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 116 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 130 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 105 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 71 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 90 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 64 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 4
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 39 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 37 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 96 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 93 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 81 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Emma has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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