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Scott City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,354 Population 894/sq mi density
$61,581 Median Income $28,599 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $173,047 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
245 Violent Crime/100K 2,003 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,581 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density894/sq mi
Coordinates37.2167°N, 89.5245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 11 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 76 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 34 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 119 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 60 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 146 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 39 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 113 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 148 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 50 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 120 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 120 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 132 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 117 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 57 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 52 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 50 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 48 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 99 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 89 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 71 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 94 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 58 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 44 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 74 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 54 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 59 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 69 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 79 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 99 km 1
May 6, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 98 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 90 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 27 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 27 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 87 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 97 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 16 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 18 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 18 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 100 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 100 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 67 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 82 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 90 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Scott City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").

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