Kennett, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,236 Population 1,462/sq mi density
$53,164 Median Income $26,673 per capita
$103,600 Home Value $115,000 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
570 Violent Crime/100K 4,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,164 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density1,462/sq mi
Coordinates36.2362°N, 90.0557°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

414 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 109 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 43 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 148 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 45 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 56 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 119 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 53 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 35 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 126 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 87 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 97 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 91 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 144 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 52 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 36 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 82 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 88 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 56 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 172 fatalities, 1,624 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 67 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 87 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 52 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 30 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 75 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 50 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 86 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 94 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 84 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 93 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 96 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 86 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 85 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 84 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Kennett has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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