Glenwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /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 269 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$52,188 median income, 40.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$88,300 home value, /mo rent

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	997 ft (304 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	242/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5206°N, 92.5729°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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