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Smithton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
509 Population 1,697/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $26,007 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $241,260 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
637 Violent Crime/100K 6,354 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
637 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,697/sq mi
Coordinates38.6800°N, 93.0930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

9 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 80 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 32 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 86 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 84 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 138 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 67 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 105 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 99 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 89 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 90 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 28 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 27 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 11 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 87 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 89 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 85 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Smithton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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