Meta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
128 Population 366/sq mi density
$41,563 Median Income $30,539 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $273,655 Zillow
$529 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $529/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Meta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density366/sq mi
Coordinates38.3127°N, 92.1663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 114 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 66 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 110 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 56 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 134 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 147 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 126 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 97 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 121 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 214 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 46 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 19, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 82 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 78 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 57 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 86 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 71 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 83 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 58 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Meta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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