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Parnell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
213 Population 761/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $24,178 per capita
$370 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Parnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density761/sq mi
Coordinates40.4400°N, 94.6233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 105 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 81 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 125 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 29 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 88 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 57 km 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 95 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 70 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 50 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 65 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 23 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 65 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 65 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 66 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 66 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Parnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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