Osage Beach, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,715 Population 480/sq mi density
$52,067 Median Income $32,224 per capita
$286,800 Home Value $321,574 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 2,993 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,067 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$286,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Osage Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates38.1296°N, 92.6528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 66 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 63 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 15 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 119 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 99 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 99 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 89 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 97 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 23 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 30 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 58 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 34 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 43 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 36 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 33 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 69 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 44 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 32 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 45 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 29 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 40 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Osage Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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