Polo, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
428 Population 690/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $40,964 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $295,437 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $617/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Polo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates39.5522°N, 94.0408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.21"

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 M3.3 122 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 112 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 131 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 76 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 353 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 41 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 87 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 97 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 18 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 76 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 62 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 81 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 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Polo has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°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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