Stover, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
901 Population 1,012/sq mi density
$47,596 Median Income $25,100 per capita
$114,700 Home Value $221,912 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
126 Violent Crime/100K 377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,596 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,012/sq mi
Coordinates38.4409°N, 92.9919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 85 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 39 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 64 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 57 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 66 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 133 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 271 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 48 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 62 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 45 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 30 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 32 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 87 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 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 78 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 61 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 59 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 69 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 78 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Stover has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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