Holden, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,936 Population 803/sq mi density
$68,324 Median Income $30,165 per capita
$132,400 Home Value $180,735 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
218 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,324 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Holden 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 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates38.7142°N, 93.9913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 28 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 110 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 104 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 75 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 45 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 71 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 45 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 35 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 32 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 91 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 86 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 89 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 88 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Holden 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 (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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