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 $232,172 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 48.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Otterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

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 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.53"

Air Quality

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 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Otterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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