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Tallapoosa, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
69 Population 153/sq mi density
$58,500 Median Income $22,072 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
747 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tallapoosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates36.5081°N, 89.8193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 74 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 8 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 80 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 111 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 50 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 84 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 63 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 103 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 54 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 46 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 110 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 65 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 119 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 52 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 54 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 80 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 40 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 158 fatalities, 1,233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 61 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 78 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 55 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 51 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 6
May 6, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 79 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 88 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 77 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 99 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 81 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 85 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 89 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 78 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 78 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 88 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 88 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 72 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Tallapoosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

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