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Leadwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,524 Population 1,314/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $18,614 per capita
$64,000 Home Value $74,617 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
1,213 Violent Crime/100K 2,264 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,213 violent crimes/100K (219% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Leadwood 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 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 7.9 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 Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,314/sq mi
Coordinates37.8673°N, 90.5932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

64 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 M4.8 118 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 36 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 149 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 28 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 89 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 148 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 106 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 126 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 67 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 104 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 21 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 147 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 74 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 121 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,290 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 45 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 16 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 52 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 90 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 74 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 100 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 71 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 86 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 24 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 70 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 52 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 97 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 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 81 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 82 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 35 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 97 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 82 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 34 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 42 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 35 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 35 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 74 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,203 98 km
2013 THORNY CREEK 2,143 96 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 (2°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Leadwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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