Macon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,457 Population 901/sq mi density
$51,103 Median Income $28,586 per capita
$133,800 Home Value $187,247 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
236 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,103 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,800 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Macon 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 41.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates39.7423°N, 92.4727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.56"

Air Quality

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 M3.3 116 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 58 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 18 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 21 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 60 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Macon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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