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Perkins, MO

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2.0 /5.0
C Fair
149 Population 876/sq mi density
$65,800 Home Value $144,200 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Perkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density876/sq mi
Coordinates37.0948°N, 89.7754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

395 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 16 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 58 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 60 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 144 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 129 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 73 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 148 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 126 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 40 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 137 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 103 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 131 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 51 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 71 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 92 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,409 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 89 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 73 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 65 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 69 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 97 km 10
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 98 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 72 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 33 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 9 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 80 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 43 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 83 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 50 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 79 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 73 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 95 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 52 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 52 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 97 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 97 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 40 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 44 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 44 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 75 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 85 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,147 98 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Perkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.1").

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