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Lupus, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
27 Population 142/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $36,952 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $259,256 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
351 Violent Crime/100K 3,413 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lupus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates38.8462°N, 92.4533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 138 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 28 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 127 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 96 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 87 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 87 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 16 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 16 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 9 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 88 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 83 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Lupus has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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