Trenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,542 Population 859/sq mi density
$49,836 Median Income $28,078 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $116,613 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
319 Violent Crime/100K 621 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,836 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density859/sq mi
Coordinates40.0789°N, 93.6166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 123 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 143 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 58 km 3
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 52 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 65 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 52 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 98 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 57 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 80 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 72 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 45 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 69 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 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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