Garden City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,539 Population 623/sq mi density
$63,625 Median Income $29,471 per capita
$165,200 Home Value $221,113 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,625 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,200 home value, $863/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden City 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates38.5610°N, 94.1913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 23 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 129 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 103 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 147 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 74 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 45 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 79 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 79 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 58 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 45 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 34 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 94 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 74 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 84 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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