Warrensburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
19,437 Population 2,066/sq mi density
$57,232 Median Income $30,786 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $271,402 Zillow
$887 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
313 Violent Crime/100K 2,638 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,232 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
313 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Warrensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density2,066/sq mi
Coordinates38.7628°N, 93.7361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 39 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 88 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 99 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 126 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 91 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 45 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 66 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 29 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 31 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 33 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 58 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 82 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 88 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 77 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Warrensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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