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La Monte, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
978 Population 897/sq mi density
$63,021 Median Income $30,350 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $207,877 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,021 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Monte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density897/sq mi
Coordinates38.7742°N, 93.4252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 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 59 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 61 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 94 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 108 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 116 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 54 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 1977 EF4 78 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 98 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 12 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 16 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 73 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 70 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 74 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

La Monte has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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