Gilliam, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
207 Population 828/sq mi density
$36,607 Median Income $22,009 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $134,446 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $571/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilliam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates39.2334°N, 93.0046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

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 M3.3 120 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 62 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 147 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 101 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 116 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 46 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 55 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Gilliam has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.8").

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