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Phillipsburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
159 Population 199/sq mi density
$35,750 Median Income $21,730 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $231,961 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Phillipsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates37.5539°N, 92.7849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 145 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 135 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 132 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 145 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 130 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 64 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 51 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 149 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 133 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 132 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 123 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 44 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 14 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 132 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 372 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 68 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 25 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 56 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 97 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 45 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 35 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 39 km 4
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 36 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 99 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 93 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 23 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 97 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 40 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 42 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 77 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 28 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 27 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 22 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 33 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 37 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Phillipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").

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