King City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0

B Good

745 Population 540/sq mi density

$48,409 Median Income $31,331 per capita

$105,300 Home Value $97,737 Zillow

$663 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

98 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$48,409 median income, 0.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$105,300 home value, $663/mo rent

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

98 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

King City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,115 ft (340 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	540/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0514°N, 94.5241°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	120 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	108 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	96 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	62 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	107 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	101 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	30 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	91 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	94 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	59 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	81 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	71 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	93 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	94 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	61 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	91 km	1
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	91 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	85 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	65 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	39 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	87 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF3	81 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF3	69 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	78 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	63 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	80 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	62 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	63 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	62 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	62 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	62 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in

King City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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