Fidelity, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 359/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $22,224 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $239,654 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fidelity enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density359/sq mi
Coordinates37.0681°N, 94.3133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 130 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 141 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 128 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 144 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 80 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 228 fatalities, 2,321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 25 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 74 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 80 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 36 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 67 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 28 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 19 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 5
May 17, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 99 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 98 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 72 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 73 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 100 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 73 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 69 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 69 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 69 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 49 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 64 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 46 km
2021 RUNAWAY 1,253 96 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Fidelity has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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