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
51°F Avg Temperature
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

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 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.47"

Air Quality

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 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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