La Tour, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

181 Population 1,645/sq mi density

$71,050 Median Income $11,627 per capita

55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr

185 Violent Crime/100K 1,353 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$71,050 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

185 violent crimes/100K

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 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	814 ft (248 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	1,645/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6345°N, 94.1016°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	28°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in

La Tour has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").

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