Russellville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
875 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $27,175 per capita
$150,700 Home Value $323,836 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $832/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,006/sq mi
Coordinates38.5117°N, 92.4402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 143 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 133 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 34 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 101 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 60 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 119 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 109 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 115 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 125 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 95 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 85 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 50 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 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 89 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 78 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 87 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 75 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 86 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Driest

Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (1.9").

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