Lexington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,602 Population 880/sq mi density
$70,134 Median Income $33,328 per capita
$153,300 Home Value $208,398 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,134 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,300 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates39.1847°N, 93.8799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 81 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 113 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 130 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 147 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 71 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 92 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 84 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 36 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 84 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 21 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 93 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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