Stark City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
125 Population 379/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $39,560 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $196,816 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stark City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates36.8603°N, 94.1879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 142 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 119 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 126 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 147 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 58 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 119 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 131 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 137 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 60 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 42 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 86 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 35 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 50 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 48 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 37 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 72 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 7 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,546 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 98 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 90 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 98 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 90 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 81 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 81 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 47 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 51 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 92 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 51 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 46 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 46 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 46 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Stark City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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