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Pleasant Valley, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,744 Population 2,178/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $37,403 per capita
$195,200 Home Value $253,398 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 1,139 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,200 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Valley 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 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.2 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 Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,178/sq mi
Coordinates39.2124°N, 94.4819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 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 95 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 79 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 149 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 23 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 114 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 359 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 87 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 77 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 34 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 2 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 16 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 60 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 39 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 35 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 9 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 73 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 87 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 1
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 13 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Pleasant Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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