Forsyth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,749 Population 813/sq mi density
$44,352 Median Income $28,831 per capita
$185,900 Home Value $208,827 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
250 Violent Crime/100K 1,429 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,352 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density813/sq mi
Coordinates36.6853°N, 93.1193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 138 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 146 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 136 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 89 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 36 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 98 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 140 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 144 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 36 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 136 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 86 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 112 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 70 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 75 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 134 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 136 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 662 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 81 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 84 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 66 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 69 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 60 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 74 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 70 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 85 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 85 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 26 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 28 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 27 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 28 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 96 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 97 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 82 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 26 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 98 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 79 km
2019 RX - SLUSHER BLACKLINE 3,101 99 km
2021 BP BEAR CAT 3,013 93 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,886 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Forsyth has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

View full weather details →