White Branch, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

210 Population 420/sq mi density

$108,200 Home Value $176,578 Zillow

55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr

891 Violent Crime/100K 4,126 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

891 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

White Branch 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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	420/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2345°N, 93.3546°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Sedalia Regional (DMO) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 5.6"

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 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	59 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	77 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	34 km
Jan 21, 1992	5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri	M3.1	65 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	37 km
Apr 23, 2025	3 km E of Hartville, Missouri	M2.6	134 km
Apr 29, 2018	3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri	M2.5	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	36 km	0
May 22, 2019	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	43 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	92 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	59 km	4
May 4, 1999	EF3	58 km	0
Mar 15, 1982	EF3	26 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	49 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	44 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	98 km	1
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	84 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	10 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	21 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	26 km	0
Feb 28, 2012	EF2	78 km	1
May 25, 2011	EF2	49 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	84 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	97 km	0
Mar 31, 2008	EF2	85 km	0
Mar 31, 2008	EF2	70 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	53 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,344	72 km
2006	BIG SPRING FIRE	4,921	53 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,767	53 km
2009	MOUNTAIN CREEK	4,322	68 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,179	65 km
1992	UNNAMED	3,538	51 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,533	72 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,492	58 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,336	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,135	61 km
2012	KINFOLK RD	2,883	70 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,763	18 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,710	53 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,590	53 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,575	52 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,569	74 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,418	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,369	61 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,166	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in

White Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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