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Howardville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
162 Population 704/sq mi density
$13,889 Median Income $12,615 per capita
$56,500 Home Value $60,752 Zillow
$322 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,889 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$56,500 home value, $322/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Howardville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates36.5681°N, 89.6006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

402 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 65 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 20 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 96 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 95 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 107 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 48 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 64 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 75 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 38 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 42 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 127 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 77 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 33 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 50 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 46 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 94 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,469 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 43 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 93 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 69 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 73 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 92 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 64 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 50 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 75 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 93 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 97 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 96 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 96 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 86 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 95 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 98 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 92 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 93 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 74 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 74 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 85 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Howardville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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