Lock Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0

A Great

64 Population 533/sq mi density

$106,667 Median Income $44,142 per capita

$154,200 Home Value $177,386 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr

226 Violent Crime/100K 1,928 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$106,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$154,200 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

226 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lock Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 4.0 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	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	533/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8489°N, 93.7774°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

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

Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	141 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	124 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	115 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	41 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	92 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	67 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	87 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	83 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	62 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	23 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	97 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	57 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	84 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	55 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	87 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	78 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	82 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	95 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	39 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	63 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	70 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	42 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	35 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in

Lock Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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