Lock Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
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64 Population 533/sq mi density
$106,667 Median Income $44,142 per capita
$154,200 Home Value $177,386 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
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$154,200 home value, /mo rent
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Education
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0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lock Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates39.8489°N, 93.7774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

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 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in

Lock Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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