Salisbury, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,629 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$53,144 Median Income $27,957 per capita
$90,900 Home Value $178,545 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,144 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, $623/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates39.4239°N, 92.8016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 79 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 144 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 62 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in

Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

View full weather details →