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Harrisburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
344 Population 430/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,976 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $379,334 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $956/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisburg 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 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates39.1417°N, 92.4627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 52 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 128 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 63 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 20 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 29 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 26 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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