Kingston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0

B Good

286 Population 550/sq mi density

$35,833 Median Income $20,451 per capita

$67,900 Home Value $271,422 Zillow

$563 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$35,833 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$67,900 home value, $563/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	902 ft (275 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	550/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6429°N, 94.0391°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	132 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	113 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	123 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	83 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	145 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	56 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 341 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	32 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	93 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	60 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	86 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	52 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	36 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	9 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	87 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	100 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	75 km	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	93 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	78 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	55 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	98 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	69 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	87 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	72 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	60 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	81 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	19 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.6 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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