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Houston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,407 Population 661/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $23,126 per capita
$115,200 Home Value $180,735 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 39.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
287 Violent Crime/100K 5,691 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Houston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates37.3262°N, 91.9560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 79 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 125 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 128 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 67 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 139 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 145 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 128 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 98 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 81 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 109 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 128 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 105 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 141 km
Sep 27, 2022 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 393 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 87 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 3
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 63 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 81 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 24 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 70 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 25, 1964 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 97 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 90 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 86 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 88 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 73 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 46 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 56 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 56 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 55 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 96 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 15 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 89 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 96 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.1").

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