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Sweet Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,299 Population 783/sq mi density
$46,111 Median Income $27,176 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $175,605 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $717/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweet Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density783/sq mi
Coordinates38.9636°N, 93.4149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 74 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 66 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 115 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 125 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 112 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 144 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 73 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 33 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 37 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 44 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 94 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 91 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 77 km
2009 KNOBBY 607 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Sweet Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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