Goose Creek Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
533 Population 135/sq mi density
$55,147 Median Income $26,717 per capita
$135,600 Home Value $293,232 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,147 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Goose Creek Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates37.9802°N, 90.3353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 112 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 122 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 51 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 134 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 146 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 140 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 15 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 83 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 100 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 147 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 128 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 88 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 86 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 131 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 89 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 145 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,411 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 96 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 41 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 85 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 67 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 34 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 77 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 80 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 65 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 81 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 73 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 85 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 58 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 59 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 61 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 60 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 63 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 99 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 63 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 63 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 60 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 64 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 59 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 98 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 45 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 45 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Goose Creek Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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