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Parma, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
552 Population 863/sq mi density
$63,500 Median Income $24,096 per capita
$35,800 Home Value $58,429 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
747 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,800 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density863/sq mi
Coordinates36.6137°N, 89.8165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 63 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 4 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 101 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 92 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 103 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 75 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 60 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 79 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 116 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 45 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 104 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 55 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 121 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 77 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 129 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 45 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 63 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 51 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 91 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 150 fatalities, 1,269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 63 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 89 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 54 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 63 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 23 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 46 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 73 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 82 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 98 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 98 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 74 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 88 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 76 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 79 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 83 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 73 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 73 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 78 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 78 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 66 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Parma has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

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