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Lancaster, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
618 Population 415/sq mi density
$47,361 Median Income $25,018 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $146,255 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,361 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $388/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates40.5209°N, 92.5280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 127 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 66 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 13 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 56 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 86 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in

Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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