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Stella, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
252 Population 1,575/sq mi density
$39,345 Median Income $12,811 per capita
$592 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,345 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,575/sq mi
Coordinates36.7618°N, 94.1906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

11 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 M3.6 116 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 115 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 121 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 144 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 140 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 47 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 115 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 134 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 49 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

660 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,316 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 48 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 89 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 36 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 69 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 61 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 42 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 18 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 100 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 89 km
1995 F128 4,210 97 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 99 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 83 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 89 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 83 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 70 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 71 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 36 km
2017 CHEWI PROCTOR 2,176 98 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 47 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 75 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Stella has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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