Knox City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 681/sq mi density
$43,500 Median Income $17,821 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $255,912 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Knox City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density681/sq mi
Coordinates40.1437°N, 92.0093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

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 73 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

347 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 79 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 99 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 53 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 100 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 39 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Knox City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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