Fayette, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,800 Population 1,261/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $20,335 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $235,079 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
356 Violent Crime/100K 178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,261/sq mi
Coordinates39.1463°N, 92.6834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.43"

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 M3.3 135 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 48 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 146 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 128 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 127 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

376 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 74 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 36 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Driest

Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (1.4").

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