Hale, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
535 Population 973/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $27,882 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $252,628 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $660/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hale 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density973/sq mi
Coordinates39.6036°N, 93.3424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 138 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 112 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 130 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 126 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 143 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 4 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 141 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 84 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 18 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 4
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 21 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 96 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Hale has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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