Montgomery City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,810 Population 831/sq mi density
$51,707 Median Income $27,307 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $234,020 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,707 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density831/sq mi
Coordinates38.9775°N, 91.5049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 113 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 135 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 110 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 149 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 134 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 98 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 66 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 100 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 109 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 135 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 145 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 108 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 97 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 142 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 146 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 66 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 107 km
Aug 11, 2010 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 840 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 78 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 89 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 93 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 78 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 93 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 87 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in

Montgomery City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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