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Pickering, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
171 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $26,910 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $218,993 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,466 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickering 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 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 3.0 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 Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,006/sq mi
Coordinates40.4508°N, 94.8422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 87 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 63 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 118 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 11 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 148 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 50 km 5
May 29, 2004 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 45 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 78 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 69 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 41 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 47 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 99 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 51 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 52 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 52 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 52 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 53 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Pickering has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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