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Sheldon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
362 Population 683/sq mi density
$42,386 Median Income $22,980 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $174,414 Zillow
$601 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
311 Violent Crime/100K 4,130 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $601/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates37.6581°N, 94.2927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

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 94 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 90 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 148 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 92 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 203 fatalities, 1,699 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 72 km 158
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 88 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 96 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 39 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 22 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 47 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 89 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 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 99 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 70 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 20 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 91 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 70 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 38 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 76 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 63 km
2012 FANCY FENCE 626 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Sheldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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