Kelso, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
593
Population
1,913/sq mi density
$54,853
Median Income
$32,867 per capita
$213,800
Home Value
$196,959 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,853 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$213,800 home value, $810/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kelso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1906°N, 89.5495°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Kelso has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").