Jefferson City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.3 /5.0
A Great
42,565 Population 1,180/sq mi density
$67,205 Median Income $36,051 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $280,966 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,205 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $766/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Coordinates38.5767°N, 92.1735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.9 124 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 50 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 124 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 105 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 92 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 146 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 140 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 148 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 139 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 106 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 122 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 129 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 149 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 97 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 87 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 98 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 98 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 93 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 95 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 95 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 83 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 100 km
2021 KNOTWELL 1,361 81 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Jefferson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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