Mound City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,103 Population 882/sq mi density

$60,735 Median Income $32,726 per capita

$124,700 Home Value $386,905 Zillow

$675 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$60,735 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$124,700 home value, $675/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mound City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	882/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1308°N, 95.2318°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	62 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	62 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	75 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	48 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	123 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	111 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 271 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 21, 2024	EF4	89 km	5
May 29, 2004	EF4	88 km	3
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	85 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	39 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	66 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	60 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	83 km	0
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	48 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	81 km	0
May 21, 2019	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	72 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	92 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	78 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	69 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	83 km	0
Aug 28, 1979	EF3	99 km	2
Mar 29, 1979	EF3	55 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 10, 1965	EF3	80 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN (1,009 ac, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2018	FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN	1,009	99 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	3 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	3 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	4 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	4 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	5 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	6 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in

Mound City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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