Kirksville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,493 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$48,063 Median Income $33,895 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $155,518 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
424 Violent Crime/100K 1,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,063 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

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 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.39"

Air Quality

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 (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Kirksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.4").

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