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Imperial, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,617 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$87,949 Median Income $33,886 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $319,898 Zillow
$1,255 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
633 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,949 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $1,255/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
633 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Imperial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Coordinates38.3698°N, 90.3785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 56 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 118 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 31 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 138 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 104 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 118 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 113 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 130 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 140 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 117 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 106 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 117 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 38 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 85 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 141 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 21 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 77 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 59 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 79 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 42 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 79 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 73 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 38 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 26 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 48 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 53 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 51 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 16 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 72 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 88 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 74 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 88 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 84 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 84 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 67 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 84 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 83 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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