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Strafford, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,609 Population 781/sq mi density
$60,670 Median Income $25,177 per capita
$148,100 Home Value $302,390 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 3,708 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,670 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,100 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Strafford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates37.2684°N, 93.1171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 142 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 100 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 76 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 90 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 100 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 129 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 116 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 121 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 133 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 147 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 58 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 54 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 97 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 100 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 100 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 25 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 79 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 99 km 3
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 4 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 22 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 4
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 78 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 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 73 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 67 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 62 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 74 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 61 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 75 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 63 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 65 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Strafford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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