Versailles, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,580 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$34,970 Median Income $23,682 per capita
$113,000 Home Value $240,747 Zillow
$505 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 4,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,970 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $505/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Versailles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,075/sq mi
Coordinates38.4314°N, 92.8410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 98 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 33 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 50 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 144 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 139 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 79 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 61 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 23 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 75 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 42 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 92 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 59 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 75 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 61 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 58 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 72 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 68 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 75 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 58 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Versailles has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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