Freeman, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
572 Population 665/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $34,290 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $208,020 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates38.6183°N, 94.5052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 50 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 119 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 128 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 56 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 72 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 89 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 89 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 72 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 44 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 77 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 66 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 21 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 99 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,097 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 90 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Freeman has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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