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Laurie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
992 Population 180/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $30,882 per capita
$185,800 Home Value $285,275 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
422 Violent Crime/100K 2,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
422 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates38.1992°N, 92.8335°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 103 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 59 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 52 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 26 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 81 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 110 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 318 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 71 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 95 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 33 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 33 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 49 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 35 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 32 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 87 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 47 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 35 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 42 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 33 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 32 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Laurie has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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