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Hunter, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
60 Population 16/sq mi density
$41,339 Median Income $34,082 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
715 Violent Crime/100K 2,384 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,339 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
715 violent crimes/100K (88% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hunter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates36.8906°N, 90.8490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

367 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 M4.8 114 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 98 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 133 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 137 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 148 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 134 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 68 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 127 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 51 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 135 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 145 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 140 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 133 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 67 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 132 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 642 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 20 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 50 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 97 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 91 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 29 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 59 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 8 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 78 km 1
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 30, 1970 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1968 EF3 96 km 1
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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 27 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 23 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 27 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 27 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 38 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 26 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 37 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 77 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 21 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 77 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 23 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 37 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 75 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 27 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 35 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 35 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 92 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Hunter has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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