Memphis, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,860 Population 1,192/sq mi density
$49,598 Median Income $24,648 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $116,207 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,598 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $491/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates40.4578°N, 92.1713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 110 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 96 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 64 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 31 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 38 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 28 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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