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Montrose, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
442 Population 775/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $29,307 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $292,353 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
735 Violent Crime/100K 4,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
735 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density775/sq mi
Coordinates38.2578°N, 93.9813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 23 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 68 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 118 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 113 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 24 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 334 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 90 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 31 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 40 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 17 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 65 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 25 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,054 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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