Newtonia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 827/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,744 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $196,816 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newtonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density827/sq mi
Coordinates36.8791°N, 94.1826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 139 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 120 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 127 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 148 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 60 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 120 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 132 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 137 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 62 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

669 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 41 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 86 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 36 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 48 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 36 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 72 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 5 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 92 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 83 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 91 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 83 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 83 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 49 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 52 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 93 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 52 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 47 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 47 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 47 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Newtonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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