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Niangua, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
495 Population 1,207/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $14,443 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $249,695 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Niangua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,207/sq mi
Coordinates37.3873°N, 92.8327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 137 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 128 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 148 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 75 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 141 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 114 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 126 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 137 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 116 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 103 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 36 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 26 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 106 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 114 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 109 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 361 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 52 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 15 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 54 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 31 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 4
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 2, 2015 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 36 km 1
May 22, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 81 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 75 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 42 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 87 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 57 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 59 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 90 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 44 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 84 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 71 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 56 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Niangua has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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