Puxico, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
918 Population 1,370/sq mi density
$57,625 Median Income $24,983 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $174,649 Zillow
$652 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,625 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $652/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Puxico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,370/sq mi
Coordinates36.9498°N, 90.1584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 53 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 51 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 98 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 124 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 133 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 104 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 114 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 89 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 99 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 66 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 129 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 103 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 74 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 129 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 87 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 77 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 45 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 93 km 4
May 21, 1957 EF4 90 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 6 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 98 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 31 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 84 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 88 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 89 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 93 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 36 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 93 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 81 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 93 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 39 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 43 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 36 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 91 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 96 km
2011 MUD POND 3,030 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 83 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 92 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 87 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Puxico has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.5").

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