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Longtown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 762/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $47,723 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $227,004 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
311 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Longtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density762/sq mi
Coordinates37.6698°N, 89.7737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 59 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 122 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 62 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 112 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 109 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 94 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 105 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 107 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 105 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 104 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 105 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 86 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 109 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 112 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,015 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 65 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 21 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 88 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 99 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 5 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 79 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 58 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 69 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 26 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 91 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 26 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 51 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 49 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 75 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 88 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 53 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 53 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 33 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 90 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 99 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 33 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 99 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 30 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 58 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 46 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Longtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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