Stockton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,018 Population 952/sq mi density
$41,053 Median Income $30,079 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $262,292 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,053 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stockton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density952/sq mi
Coordinates37.6989°N, 93.7960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 86 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 49 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 104 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 74 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 127 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 556 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 95 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 58 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 65 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 33 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 14 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 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 89 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 79 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 82 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 81 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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