Hollister, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,608 Population 723/sq mi density
$57,778 Median Income $24,553 per capita
$154,900 Home Value $298,121 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
234 Violent Crime/100K 1,193 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,778 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hollister enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density723/sq mi
Coordinates36.6212°N, 93.2155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 91 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 34 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 114 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 95 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 146 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 34 km
Sep 16, 1990 6 km S of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 91 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 134 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 134 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 80 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 109 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 70 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 131 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 658 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 89 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 94 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 4
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 69 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 53 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 79 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 79 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 68 km 3
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 87 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 87 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 36 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 36 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 37 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 36 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 98 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 78 km
2010 BIG PINEY PARKER RIDGE 4,133 97 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 34 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,877 96 km
2020 BIG POINT 3,853 98 km
2016 BIG POINT 3,834 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Hollister has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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