Napoleon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

214 Population 122/sq mi density

$91,875 Median Income $60,479 per capita

$179,700 Home Value $302,203 Zillow

$1,000 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$91,875 median income, 0.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$179,700 home value, $1,000/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Napoleon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	122/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1314°N, 94.0708°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	75 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	125 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	115 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	148 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	54 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	90 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 391 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	85 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	66 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	37 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	22 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	22 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	64 km	1
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	82 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	100 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	96 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	74 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	24 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	40 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	76 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	78 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	76 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	88 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	81 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	20 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	91 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	98 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	90 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	49 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.4 in
March	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in

Napoleon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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