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Otterville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
454 Population 927/sq mi density
$48,281 Median Income $24,328 per capita
$114,000 Home Value $228,223 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 48.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Otterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density927/sq mi
Coordinates38.6997°N, 93.0021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 88 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 24 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 90 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 83 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 131 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 75 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 105 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 95 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 90 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 36 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 86 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF2 81 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 89 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 88 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 66 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Otterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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