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Piedmont, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,857 Population 1,329/sq mi density
$37,868 Median Income $18,131 per capita
$102,400 Home Value $120,718 Zillow
$639 Median Rent 41.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 2,454 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,868 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Piedmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,329/sq mi
Coordinates37.1545°N, 90.6957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 101 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 84 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 93 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 79 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 117 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 104 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 90 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 126 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 38 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 145 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 143 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 102 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 139 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 118 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 130 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 543 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 88 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 34 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 95 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 65 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 70 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 48 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 53 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 96 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 52 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 53 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 53 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 50 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 45 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 31 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 45 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 67 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 52 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 67 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 28 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 93 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 25 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 66 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 34 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 67 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 57 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Piedmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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