Gunn City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /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

54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$52,500 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $1,438/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gunn City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,025/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6672°N, 94.1622°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in

Gunn City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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