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Memphis, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,860 Population 1,192/sq mi density
$49,598 Median Income $24,648 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $111,226 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,598 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $491/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

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 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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