Slater, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,144 Population 1,479/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $23,369 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $133,827 Zillow
$496 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $496/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Slater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,479/sq mi
Coordinates39.2181°N, 93.0691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 115 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 63 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 141 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 106 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 112 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 59 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Slater has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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