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Schell City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
164 Population 265/sq mi density
$37,750 Median Income $20,777 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $238,365 Zillow
$510 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 4,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$37,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $510/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Schell City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates38.0200°N, 94.1158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 51 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 144 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 127 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 50 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 293 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 80 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 17 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 2
May 12, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 59 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 45 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 76 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 23 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 93 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Schell City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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