Stanton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
307 Population 94/sq mi density
$167,500 Home Value $199,116 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates38.2746°N, 91.1056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 28 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 62 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 149 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 25 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 56 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 60 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 141 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 122 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 65 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 70 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 143 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 104 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 50 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 137 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 135 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 125 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 69 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 57 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,021 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 78 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 36 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 66 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 66 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 52 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 25 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 40 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 71 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 60 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 93 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 91 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 36 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 96 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 64 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 95 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 92 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 35 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 64 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 64 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 95 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 89 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Driest

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.4").

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