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Old Appleton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /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
56°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
311 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Appleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

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 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Old Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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