Wentworth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
103 Population 572/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $19,796 per capita
$102,300 Home Value $321,846 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wentworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates36.9929°N, 94.0753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 M3.6 119 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 124 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 118 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 75 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 146 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 143 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 118 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 134 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 76 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 225 fatalities, 2,331 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 47 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 95 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 70 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 48 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 83 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 38 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 87 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 25 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 14 km 7
May 17, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 52 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 98 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 93 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 98 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 98 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 60 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 52 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 93 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 53 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 49 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 49 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 49 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 69 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 44 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 60 km
2007 HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 1,152 61 km
1996 ABOUT TIME 1,074 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Wentworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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