Prathersville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0

B Good

96 Population 43/sq mi density

$70,208 Median Income $35,286 per capita

$245,000 Home Value $220,671 Zillow

$1,094 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr

503 Violent Crime/100K 8,040 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$70,208 median income, 3.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$245,000 home value, $1,094/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Prathersville 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 4.3 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 Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	761 ft (232 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3125°N, 94.2724°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	98 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	149 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	93 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	145 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	44 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	115 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	63 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	55 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	20 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	24 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	11 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	50 km	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	80 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	59 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	90 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	39 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	19 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	97 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	53 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	100 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	94 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	46 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	34 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	47 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	44 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 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

Prathersville 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 (4.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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