La Plata, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,401
Population
881/sq mi density
$49,107
Median Income
$28,286 per capita
$96,300
Home Value
$126,464 Zillow
$326
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,107 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 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 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").