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Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
15,317 Population 665/sq mi density
$68,629 Median Income $21,876 per capita
$1,169 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
1,042 Violent Crime/100K 6,512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,629 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,042 violent crimes/100K (174% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Leonard Wood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates37.7057°N, 92.1572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 118 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 125 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 113 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 56 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 106 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 127 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 88 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 148 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 150 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 117 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 144 km
May 14, 2007 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri M2.7 127 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 129 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 90 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 108 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 97 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 90 km 3
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 43 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 4 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 41 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 23 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 76 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 74 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 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 56 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 88 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 71 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 76 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 76 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 21 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 64 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 11 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 31 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 58 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 26 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 66 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Fort Leonard Wood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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