Mexico, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,487 Population 944/sq mi density
$48,873 Median Income $27,698 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $185,747 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
217 Violent Crime/100K 3,123 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,873 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mexico 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 43.5 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates39.1698°N, 91.8830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 148 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 89 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 147 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 36 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 128 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 139 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 148 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 131 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 5 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 20, 2014 EF2 98 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 61 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in

Mexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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