Princeton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,434 Population 902/sq mi density
$55,066 Median Income $24,567 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $122,371 Zillow
$514 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,066 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $514/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density902/sq mi
Coordinates40.4008°N, 93.5805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 117 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 38 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 49 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 56 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 62 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 91 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 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in

Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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