Pierce City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,472 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $19,409 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $133,375 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates36.9459°N, 94.0002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 110 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 125 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 110 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 145 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 146 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 72 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 139 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 110 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 120 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 74 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 204 fatalities, 1,948 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 54 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 65 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 89 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 45 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 58 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 18 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 86 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 19 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 58 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 95 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 94 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 95 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 95 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 93 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 54 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 44 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 93 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 44 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 41 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 41 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 41 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 74 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 43 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,198 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Pierce City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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