Warsaw, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,064 Population 829/sq mi density
$42,868 Median Income $25,539 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $188,793 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
253 Violent Crime/100K 4,056 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,868 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $715/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Warsaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density829/sq mi
Coordinates38.2431°N, 93.3819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 56 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 78 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 35 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 68 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 34 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 136 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 285 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 34 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 62 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 25 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 96 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 28, 2012 EF2 79 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 87 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 55 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 75 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 55 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 64 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 21 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 76 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Warsaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.8").

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