Pleasant Hill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,853 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$94,840 Median Income $38,817 per capita
$245,400 Home Value $372,986 Zillow
$1,139 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
104 Violent Crime/100K 718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$94,840 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,400 home value, $1,139/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates38.7875°N, 94.2694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 45 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 134 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 119 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 126 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 51 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 66 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 53 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 90 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 71 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 19 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 38 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 62 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 89 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 100 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Pleasant Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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