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Kirksville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,493 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$48,063 Median Income $33,895 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $146,255 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
375 Violent Crime/100K 2,927 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,063 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirksville 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 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates40.1948°N, 92.5833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 98 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 31 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 74 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 23 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 77 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in

Kirksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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