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Owensville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,798 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$50,428 Median Income $22,460 per capita
$133,100 Home Value $227,126 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 4,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,428 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,100 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Owensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Coordinates38.3456°N, 91.5015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 60 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 114 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 97 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 109 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 132 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 32 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 91 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 90 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 96 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 95 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 78 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 137 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 104 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 89 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 128 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 59 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 42 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 98 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 101 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 56 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 81 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 91 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 81 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 52 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 59 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 100 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 72 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 61 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 67 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 86 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 97 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 57 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 86 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 86 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 70 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 97 km
2024 FLW RANGE COMPLEX RX 2,309 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 71 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 73 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Owensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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