West Line, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

78 Population 173/sq mi density

$72,500 Median Income $40,958 per capita

$125,000 Home Value $317,278 Zillow

$1,050 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$125,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Line experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	173/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6322°N, 94.5841°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Lawrence Regional (LWC) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 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	57 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	113 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	135 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	53 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	79 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 565 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 1957	EF5	82 km	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	72 km	0
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	72 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	53 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	67 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	92 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	70 km	0
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	92 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	79 km	1
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	85 km	3
May 7, 1961	EF4	67 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	67 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	47 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	74 km	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	92 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	70 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	71 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	71 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	23 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	74 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	99 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	45 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,305	90 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,097	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	802	95 km
2006	SALT CREEK MARSH	720	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	636	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in

West Line has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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