Lake Tapawingo, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
754 Population 2,356/sq mi density
$102,708 Median Income $73,681 per capita
$348,700 Home Value $436,871 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$102,708 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$348,700 home value, $1,688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Tapawingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,356/sq mi
Coordinates39.0214°N, 94.3116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.96"

Air Quality

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 69 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 141 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 101 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 148 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 35 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 89 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 420 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 94 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 96 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 27 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 45 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 22 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 77 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 56 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 9 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 83 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 34 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 86 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 93 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Lake Tapawingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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