Shell Knob, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,445 Population 152/sq mi density
$51,852 Median Income $34,463 per capita
$304,700 Home Value $320,706 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,852 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$304,700 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shell Knob enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates36.6053°N, 93.5981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 119 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 60 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 112 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 60 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 124 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 150 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 113 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 96 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 126 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 70 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 122 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 136 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 72 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 60 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 667 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 91 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 68 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 1
May 25, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 96 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 64 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 8, 1970 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,919 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 71 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 71 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 98 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 93 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 69 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,347 97 km
2022 BEECH GROVE 3,212 98 km
2019 RX - SLUSHER BLACKLINE 3,101 97 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 87 km
2022 VIKING 2,721 95 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 68 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 87 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Shell Knob has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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