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La Plata, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,401
Population
881/sq mi density
$49,107
Median Income
$28,286 per capita
$96,300
Home Value
$116,881 Zillow
$326
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
229
Violent Crime/100K
534 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,107 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
La Plata 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 39.1 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 Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0234°N, 92.4916°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kirksville Regional (IRK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").