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Lake Lafayette, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
227 Population 355/sq mi density
$34,375 Median Income $18,120 per capita
$76,600 Home Value $251,371 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
178 Violent Crime/100K 2,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates38.9458°N, 93.9713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

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 54 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 111 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 131 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 126 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 65 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 68 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 342 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 54 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 42 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 60 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 23 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 8 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 68 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 100 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Lake Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.4").

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