Sarcoxie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,344 Population 921/sq mi density
$37,868 Median Income $16,696 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $270,988 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,868 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sarcoxie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density921/sq mi
Coordinates37.0692°N, 94.1166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 127 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 119 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 126 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 143 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 82 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 142 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 84 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 229 fatalities, 2,328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 42 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 91 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 95 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 73 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 83 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 29 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 45 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 7
May 17, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 51 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 97 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 68 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 61 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 98 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 61 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 58 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 58 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 60 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 50 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 69 km
2007 HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 1,152 69 km
1996 ABOUT TIME 1,074 68 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 953 61 km
2022 BEAN HOLLOW 952 61 km
2014 BEAN HOLLOW RX 926 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Sarcoxie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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