Jamesport, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
628 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $24,129 per capita
$76,900 Home Value $121,077 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamesport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,121/sq mi
Coordinates39.9747°N, 93.8011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 114 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 124 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 40 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 53 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 98 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 47 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 8, 1958 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 23, 1955 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Jamesport has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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