Peculiar, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0

B Good

5,815 Population 641/sq mi density

$96,250 Median Income $33,476 per capita

$252,400 Home Value $351,694 Zillow

$1,152 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

129 Violent Crime/100K 1,828 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$96,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$252,400 home value, $1,152/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

129 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Peculiar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,004 ft (306 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density	641/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7192°N, 94.4586°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 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	52 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	113 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	132 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	47 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	74 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 606 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 1957	EF5	95 km	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	80 km	0
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	86 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	51 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	57 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	78 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	83 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	80 km	1
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	99 km	3
May 7, 1961	EF4	65 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	72 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	33 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	64 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	95 km	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	94 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	76 km	1
May 12, 1980	EF3	90 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	92 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	69 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	57 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	98 km
2006	SALT CREEK MARSH	720	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	636	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in

Peculiar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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