Glenwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
179 Population 242/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $20,528 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $165,215 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates40.5206°N, 92.5729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 128 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

352 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 66 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 14 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 53 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 83 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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