Mill Spring, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
115 Population 261/sq mi density
$22,411 Median Income $12,550 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$22,411 median income, 3.7% unemployment
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mill Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates37.0620°N, 90.6840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 94 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 145 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 150 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 148 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 142 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 75 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 89 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 114 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 69 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 115 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 143 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 144 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 122 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 87 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 134 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 150 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 702 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 31 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 75 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 45 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 48 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 57 km 1
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 81 km 1
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 42 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 47 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 46 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 47 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 46 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 46 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 21 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 46 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 74 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 45 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 74 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 18 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 14 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 72 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 24 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 59 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 53 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 76 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Mill Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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