Platte City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,793 Population 1,207/sq mi density
$65,132 Median Income $32,062 per capita
$195,000 Home Value $404,423 Zillow
$1,173 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,132 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $1,173/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Platte City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,207/sq mi
Coordinates39.3672°N, 94.7796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 148 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 49 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 127 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 31 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 144 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

619 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 403 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 78 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 73 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 33 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 30 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 44 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 41 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 88 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 26 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 57 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 26 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 61 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 25 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 4 DELTA 21 (1,708 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 4 DELTA 21 1,708 99 km
2018 FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN 1,009 94 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 92 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 81 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 92 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 91 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 90 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Platte City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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