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Pierpont, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
68 Population 296/sq mi density
$101,250 Median Income $52,515 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $314,972 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
351 Violent Crime/100K 3,413 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierpont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

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 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Pierpont has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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