Rea, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
44 Population 367/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $29,668 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $309,858 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates40.0619°N, 94.7647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 101 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 92 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 83 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 52 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 107 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 81 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 358 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 94 km 5
May 29, 2004 EF4 48 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 74 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 75 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 49 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 42 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 96 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 42 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 43 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 42 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 41 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Rea has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").

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