Excelsior Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,502 Population 969/sq mi density
$74,056 Median Income $31,936 per capita
$174,000 Home Value $228,359 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,056 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Excelsior Springs 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density969/sq mi
Coordinates39.3392°N, 94.2261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.27"

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 M3.3 100 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 97 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 49 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 117 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 60 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 60 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 25 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 20 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 46 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 84 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 64 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 42 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 99 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 39 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Excelsior Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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