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Poplar Bluff, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,243
Population
1,203/sq mi density
$42,035
Median Income
$22,985 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$166,774 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
663
Violent Crime/100K
8,452 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,035 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
663 violent crimes/100K (74% 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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Poplar Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").