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Leadington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
842 Population 925/sq mi density
$36,402 Median Income $20,218 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $141,903 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
985 Violent Crime/100K 5,172 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,402 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
985 violent crimes/100K (159% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Leadington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density925/sq mi
Coordinates37.8403°N, 90.4918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 109 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 126 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 45 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 116 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 150 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 143 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 147 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 28 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 117 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 86 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 143 km
Mar 31, 1993 3 km WNW of East Prairie, Missouri M3.1 150 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 81 km
May 15, 2014 4 km W of Malden, Missouri M3.1 149 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 98 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 138 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 97 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 55 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 13 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 59 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 94 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 77 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 90 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 77 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 17 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 43 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 34 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 87 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 88 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 42 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 99 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 88 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 42 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 42 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 51 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 42 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 42 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 79 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,203 100 km
2013 THORNY CREEK 2,143 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Leadington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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