Triplett, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.2 /5.0

F Poor

27 Population 117/sq mi density

$77,500 Home Value $206,544 Zillow

54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr

602 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K

Overall

1.2 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Triplett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	663 ft (202 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	117/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4981°N, 93.1938°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 4.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 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	133 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	96 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	137 km
Feb 8, 2004	6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri	M2.9	112 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	135 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	20 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

356 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 232 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006	EF4	87 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	100 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	100 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	72 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	49 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	70 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	97 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF4	78 km	1
Jun 12, 1970	EF4	28 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	23 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	64 km	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	50 km	0
Nov 10, 1998	EF3	96 km	0
Jul 4, 1995	EF3	67 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	94 km	0
Nov 27, 1990	EF3	96 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	94 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	98 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	84 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	29 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	WOOLDRIDGE FIRE	1,323	87 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	1.9 in

Triplett has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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