Fair Play, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
470 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$37,125 Median Income $21,363 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $273,245 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,125 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $938/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Play enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates37.6300°N, 93.5733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 149 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 142 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 40 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 89 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 149 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 83 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 106 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 84 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 64 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 86 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 69 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 53 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 72 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 65 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 70 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 67 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 63 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 64 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

Fair Play has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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