Monroe City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,162 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$52,883 Median Income $27,538 per capita
$152,400 Home Value $199,642 Zillow
$662 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,883 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,400 home value, $662/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates39.6537°N, 91.7346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 135 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 22 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 118 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 74 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 2 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 57 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Monroe City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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