Roscoe, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
109 Population 71/sq mi density
$44,625 Median Income $19,446 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $120,767 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates37.9728°N, 93.8122°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 56 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 126 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 43 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 100 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 44 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 143 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 435 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 83 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 77 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 10 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 100 km 2
May 12, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 82 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 93 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 78 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 80 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 83 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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