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Sumner, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
69 Population 300/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,330 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $233,691 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 2,864 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates39.6545°N, 93.2443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

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.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 147 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 113 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 140 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 118 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

331 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 90 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 8 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 4
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 13 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 14, 1955 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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