Prairie Home, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
214 Population 648/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $30,547 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $271,001 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $700/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates38.8131°N, 92.5905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 126 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 16 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 117 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 97 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 137 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 112 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 111 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 86 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 14 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 27 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 76 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 96 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 13 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 80 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 906 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 887 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 616 98 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Driest

Prairie Home has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (1.9").

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