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Sikeston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
16,231 Population 907/sq mi density
$53,203 Median Income $31,846 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $155,740 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
1,645 Violent Crime/100K 6,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,203 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,645 violent crimes/100K (333% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sikeston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates36.8767°N, 89.5879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 31 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 40 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 65 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 126 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 138 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 108 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 53 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 81 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 15 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 76 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 110 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 23 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 83 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 80 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 125 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 94 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 52 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,398 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 60 km 57
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 92 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 80 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 92 km 11
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 15 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 54 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 16
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 88 km 1
May 6, 2003 EF3 56 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 86 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 94 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 85 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 63 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 63 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 86 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 44 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 53 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 53 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 88 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 46 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 90 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 95 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 85 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 87 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Sikeston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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