Macon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0

B Good

5,457 Population 901/sq mi density

$51,103 Median Income $28,586 per capita

$133,800 Home Value $171,670 Zillow

$760 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

290 Violent Crime/100K 2,486 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$51,103 median income, 2.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$133,800 home value, $760/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

290 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 5.0 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	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density	901/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7423°N, 92.4727°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.0 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in

Macon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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