Lake Waukomis, MO

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4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,085 Population 3,741/sq mi density
$119,519 Median Income $69,105 per capita
$412,100 Home Value $458,141 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$119,519 median income, 6.3% unemployment
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Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$412,100 home value, $1,438/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Waukomis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,741/sq mi
Coordinates39.2322°N, 94.6380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.16"

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 M3.3 104 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 66 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 16 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 149 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 77 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 79 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 14 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 25 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 29 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 47 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 26 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 46 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 14 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 62 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 67 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 6 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Lake Waukomis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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