Hannibal, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,825 Population 1,051/sq mi density
$54,071 Median Income $28,033 per capita
$126,300 Home Value $177,823 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
364 Violent Crime/100K 2,428 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,071 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,300 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hannibal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates39.7084°N, 91.3585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 51 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 194 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 76 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 99 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1964 EF3 96 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in

Hannibal has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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