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Pilot Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
646 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $30,148 per capita
$118,300 Home Value $230,560 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
396 Violent Crime/100K 396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, $656/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pilot Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Coordinates38.8747°N, 92.9116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 103 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 24 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 111 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 100 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 112 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 92 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 90 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 62 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 88 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 84 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 66 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Pilot Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.4").

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