Shelbina, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,108 Population 901/sq mi density

$52,176 Median Income $23,934 per capita

$79,500 Home Value $164,099 Zillow

$666 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$52,176 median income, 0.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$79,500 home value, $666/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

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 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	781 ft (238 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	901/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6939°N, 92.0430°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.2 in

Shelbina has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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