Gunn City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
82 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $24,332 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $212,359 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,438/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gunn 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 42.7 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

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,025/sq mi
Coordinates38.6672°N, 94.1622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

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 29 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 125 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 135 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 109 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 150 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 67 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 50 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 73 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 63 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 57 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 33 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 99 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 85 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 91 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Gunn City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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