Turney, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
181 Population 393/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $35,960 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $413,369 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Turney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates39.6347°N, 94.3211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

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 M3.3 134 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 90 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 111 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 68 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 28 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 91 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 45 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 90 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 60 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 96 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 41 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 95 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 95 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 94 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Turney has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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