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Purcell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
354 Population 805/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $23,180 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $241,880 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $938/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Purcell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density805/sq mi
Coordinates37.2423°N, 94.4352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 142 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 124 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 133 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 143 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 100 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 25 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 68 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 48 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 22 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 19 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 49 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 99 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 42 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 94 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 68 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 95 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 91 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 91 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 82 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 60 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 52 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 67 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 94 km
2007 HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 1,152 95 km
1996 ABOUT TIME 1,074 93 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 81 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Purcell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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