Kahoka, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,083 Population 1,310/sq mi density
$35,993 Median Income $17,626 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $160,854 Zillow
$551 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 708 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,993 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $551/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kahoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,310/sq mi
Coordinates40.4203°N, 91.7196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 250 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 85 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 1 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 45 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 59 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 44 km 1
Aug 25, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 94 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 93 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 94 km
2006 HSB 003 674 93 km
2004 HSB 009 608 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Kahoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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