Leeton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
667 Population 1,283/sq mi density
$52,273 Median Income $20,129 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $240,976 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
185 Violent Crime/100K 1,111 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,273 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Leeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates38.5831°N, 93.6947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 27 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 86 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 79 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 111 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 104 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 25 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 16 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 26 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 50 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 76 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 75 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,538 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 28 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 63 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,054 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Leeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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