Leisure Lake, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 114/sq mi density
$16,403 Median Income $25,027 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $109,628 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$16,403 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Leisure Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates40.1103°N, 93.7280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 113 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 140 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 51 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 43 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 59 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 82 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 62 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 53 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 16, 1960 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 8, 1958 EF3 84 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 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Leisure Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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