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Tightwad, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 79/sq mi density
$97,946 Median Income $37,830 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
891 Violent Crime/100K 4,126 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,946 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
891 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tightwad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates38.3095°N, 93.5466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

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 40 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 85 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 46 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 84 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 133 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 18 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 144 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 25 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 26 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 89 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF3 86 km 1
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 90 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF2 48 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 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 90 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 71 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 79 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Tightwad has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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