Pleasant Hope, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
679 Population 447/sq mi density
$61,607 Median Income $26,165 per capita
$142,500 Home Value $281,429 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
434 Violent Crime/100K 145 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates37.4631°N, 93.2727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 127 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 148 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 53 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 80 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 124 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 108 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 75 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 58 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 123 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 121 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 436 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 40 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 94 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 87 km 3
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 23 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 62 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 98 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 93 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 54 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 60 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 49 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 53 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Pleasant Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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