Lewistown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
436 Population 872/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $20,952 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $245,191 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $673/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewistown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates40.0862°N, 91.8132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 66 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 77 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 59 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 70 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 38 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 72 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 25, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Lewistown has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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