Higbee, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
483 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$36,146 Median Income $25,994 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $222,924 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 32.5% 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
3.7 / 5.0
$36,146 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, $669/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Higbee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates39.3048°N, 92.5127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.87"

Air Quality

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 68 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 146 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 58 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 160 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 44 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 3 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 61 km 0
May 6, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Higbee has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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