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Purdy, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,308 Population 2,012/sq mi density
$43,438 Median Income $17,950 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $206,323 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,180 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$43,438 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Purdy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,012/sq mi
Coordinates36.8173°N, 93.9208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 97 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 149 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 135 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 96 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 146 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 132 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 147 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 63 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 96 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 107 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 113 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 64 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 201 fatalities, 1,974 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 65 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 59 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 94 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 61 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 21 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 27 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 5
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 33 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 99 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 99 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 99 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 66 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 85 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 91 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 100 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 85 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 85 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 86 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 41 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 29 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,108 97 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 70 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 80 km
2018 ROZELL 1,970 98 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 29 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Purdy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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