Mendon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0

B Good

204 Population 1,133/sq mi density

$55,625 Median Income $30,392 per capita

$588 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr

602 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	709 ft (216 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	1,133/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5897°N, 93.1346°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 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	145 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	103 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	145 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	108 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	146 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	22 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

334 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 137 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	83 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	80 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	41 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	73 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	90 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	68 km	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	22 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	13 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	64 km	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	60 km	0
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	99 km	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	64 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	99 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	99 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	94 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	24 km	0
Apr 13, 1974	EF3	82 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	20 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	5 km	0
Jun 12, 1970	EF3	58 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	92 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	63 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.0 in

Mendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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