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Indian Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,075 Population 747/sq mi density
$89,583 Median Income $31,710 per capita
$184,000 Home Value $217,561 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 4,650 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$89,583 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Lake 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 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 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 Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density747/sq mi
Coordinates38.0946°N, 91.4555°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 49 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 131 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 89 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 107 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 82 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 14 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 96 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 101 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 72 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 121 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 59 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 123 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 132 km
May 14, 2007 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri M2.7 146 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 93 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 93 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 696 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 35 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 89 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 97 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 35 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 22 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 8, 1966 EF3 65 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 61 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 59 km 8
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 71 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 55 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 42 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 89 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 74 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 62 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 73 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 69 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 38 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 62 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 62 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,409 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Indian Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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