Harrisonville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,002 Population 895/sq mi density
$60,727 Median Income $31,654 per capita
$190,300 Home Value $299,769 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
553 Violent Crime/100K 1,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,727 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,300 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
553 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisonville 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 43.5 inches. The area receives 16.8 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

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates38.6533°N, 94.3488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 40 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 141 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 124 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 120 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 58 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 62 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 91 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 62 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 65 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 80 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 92 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 76 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 35 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 87 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 30 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 57 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 88 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Harrisonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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