Mendon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.1 /5.0
A Great
204 Population 1,133/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $30,392 per capita
$588 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,133/sq mi
Coordinates39.5897°N, 93.1346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

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 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Mendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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