Linneus, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

187 Population 175/sq mi density

$52,500 Median Income $24,305 per capita

$61,000 Home Value $182,569 Zillow

$292 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr

70 Violent Crime/100K 488 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$52,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$61,000 home value, $292/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

70 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.5 / 5.0

5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Linneus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	840 ft (256 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	175/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8786°N, 93.1888°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 6.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	135 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	120 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	35 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 184 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	99 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	91 km	3
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	94 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	93 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	50 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	70 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	59 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	61 km	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	45 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	20 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF4	81 km	0
May 20, 1959	EF4	91 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	87 km	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	92 km	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	84 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	22 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	78 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	30 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	25 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	63 km	0

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	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in

Linneus has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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