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Sturgeon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,143 Population 1,299/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $30,428 per capita
$139,300 Home Value $336,032 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,300 home value, $886/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sturgeon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,299/sq mi
Coordinates39.2342°N, 92.2807°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 69 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 45 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 137 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 20 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in

Sturgeon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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