La Tour, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
181 Population 1,645/sq mi density
$71,050 Median Income $11,627 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,050 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Tour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,645/sq mi
Coordinates38.6345°N, 94.1016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 23 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 141 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 103 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 143 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 73 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 44 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 74 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 80 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 51 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 38 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 44 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 45 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 76 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 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 92 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 88 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 81 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 85 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

La Tour has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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