Waco, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
190 Population 731/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $23,511 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $251,218 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Waco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates37.2470°N, 94.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 136 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 124 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 132 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 104 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 145 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,113 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 22 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 55 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 46 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 62 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 15 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 33 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 36 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 51 km 7
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 9 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 36 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 85 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 38 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 62 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 73 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 56 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 61 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 71 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 72 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 30 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 63 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 67 km
2012 WALNUT GROVE 540 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Waco has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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