Jacksonville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
106 Population 964/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $27,563 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density964/sq mi
Coordinates39.5884°N, 92.4713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 99 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 52 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 20 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 61 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 4, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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