Old Appleton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
80 Population 667/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $28,271 per capita
$101,400 Home Value $265,757 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Appleton 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates37.5973°N, 89.7129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 50 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 114 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 53 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 102 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 117 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 85 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 95 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 117 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 98 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 126 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 95 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 94 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 77 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 97 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 147 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 100 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 104 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 84 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,064 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 67 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 29 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 94 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 94 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 14 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 70 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 56 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 75 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 94 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 24 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 88 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 35 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 40 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 40 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 53 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 92 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 43 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 44 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 94 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 34 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 99 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 33 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 48 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 40 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 57 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Old Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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