Shelbina, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,108 Population 901/sq mi density
$52,176 Median Income $23,934 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $181,556 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
386 Violent Crime/100K 1,158 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,176 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelbina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates39.6939°N, 92.0430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 26 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

331 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 96 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 30 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Shelbina has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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