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Walnut Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
566 Population 913/sq mi density
$45,357 Median Income $26,105 per capita
$127,600 Home Value $302,507 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,357 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Grove 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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density913/sq mi
Coordinates37.4112°N, 93.5496°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 125 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 122 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 61 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 101 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 125 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 136 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 107 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 97 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 83 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 131 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 138 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 613 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 41 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 78 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 62 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 37 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 79 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 25 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 93 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 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 77 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 76 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 80 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 72 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 74 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 86 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Walnut Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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