Pleasant Hill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

8,853 Population 1,102/sq mi density

$94,840 Median Income $38,817 per capita

$245,400 Home Value $359,844 Zillow

$1,139 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

73 Violent Crime/100K 1,250 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$94,840 median income, 4.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$245,400 home value, $1,139/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

73 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Hill 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density	1,102/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7875°N, 94.2694°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.8 in

Pleasant Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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