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Lawson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,742 Population 926/sq mi density
$63,799 Median Income $30,039 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $296,019 Zillow
$1,006 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 795 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,799 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density926/sq mi
Coordinates39.4383°N, 94.2041°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 111 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 98 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 135 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 57 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 126 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 49 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 33 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 22 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 89 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 47 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 37 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 38 km 2
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 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Lawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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