Vista, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
46 Population 354/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $19,128 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates37.9884°N, 93.6641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 59 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 115 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 30 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 87 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 42 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 61 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 100 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 23 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 13 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 89 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 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 81 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 65 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 67 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 72 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 66 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 71 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 43 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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