Pierpont, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
68 Population 296/sq mi density
$101,250 Median Income $52,515 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $314,972 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierpont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates38.8622°N, 92.3150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 39 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 136 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 101 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 122 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 136 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 136 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 123 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

378 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 91 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 10 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 12 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 10 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 17, 2007 EF2 77 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 18 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 94 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest

Pierpont has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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