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Rutledge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 615/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $13,369 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutledge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates40.3136°N, 92.0882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 93 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 96 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 54 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 39 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 40 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 33 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 43 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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