Taos, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,334 Population 207/sq mi density
$103,594 Median Income $41,650 per capita
$256,000 Home Value $290,996 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,594 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $425/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Taos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates38.5064°N, 92.0710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 113 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 150 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 62 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 127 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 111 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 81 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 144 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 143 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 144 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 128 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 138 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 94 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 143 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 221 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 47 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 19, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF2 29 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF2 72 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 7,388 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 98 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 77 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 93 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 95 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 92 km
2024 FLW RANGE COMPLEX RX 2,309 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,678 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,675 95 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,528 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Taos has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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