Pacific, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,299 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$57,119 Median Income $33,290 per capita
$244,000 Home Value $248,573 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,119 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$244,000 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pacific 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates38.4820°N, 90.7415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 47 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 143 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 51 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 147 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 138 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 138 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 149 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 64 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 149 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 51 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 22 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 106 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 92 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 88 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 132 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 28 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 68 km
Dec 27, 1992 1 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 85 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 67 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 95 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 28 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 13 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 16 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 19 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 23 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 24 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 98 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 63 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 87 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 64 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 87 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 79 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 79 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 55 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 81 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 94 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 78 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 87 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest

Pacific has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.1").

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