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Whiting, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
76 Population 292/sq mi density
$21,161 Median Income $17,976 per capita
$13,200 Home Value $112,124 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
996 Violent Crime/100K 2,397 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,161 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$13,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates36.7889°N, 89.3740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 46 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 47 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 127 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 67 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 139 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 35 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 106 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 72 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 10 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 66 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 2 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 73 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 125 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 36 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 92 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 156 fatalities, 1,503 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 40 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 96 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 83 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 31 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 75 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 74 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,627 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 69 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 59 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 59 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 95 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 100 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 52 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 91 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 90 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 46 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 88 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 46 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 96 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 96 km
2022 FINK SANDSTONE RX 601 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 578 96 km
2024 CACHE RIVER-BOULDER SLOPE RX 575 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 559 96 km
2019 PINE HILLS RX 542 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Whiting has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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