Poplar Bluff, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,243
Population
1,203/sq mi density
$42,035
Median Income
$22,985 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$175,686 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
813
Violent Crime/100K
5,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,035 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7570°N, 90.3929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Poplar Bluff Regional Business (POF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Poplar Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.4").