Osceola, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
955 Population 884/sq mi density
$32,245 Median Income $20,992 per capita
$127,900 Home Value $119,571 Zillow
$516 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
407 Violent Crime/100K 509 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$32,245 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$127,900 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Osceola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates38.0470°N, 93.7035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 51 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 113 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 35 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 91 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 146 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 35 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 383 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 56 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 89 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 21 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 11 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 95 km 1
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 89 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 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 86 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 70 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 71 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 78 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 76 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 89 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Osceola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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