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Willard, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,418 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$87,204 Median Income $31,377 per capita
$204,300 Home Value $268,820 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,318 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,204 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Willard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates37.3051°N, 93.4285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.6 110 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 137 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 102 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 111 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 137 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 132 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 121 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 85 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 76 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 111 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 110 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 116 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 133 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 509 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 26 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 71 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 24 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 81 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 12 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 80 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 76 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 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 90 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 85 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 76 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 79 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 82 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 72 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 75 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 77 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 79 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Willard has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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