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Wilson City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
91 Population 1,138/sq mi density
$64,700 Home Value $84,020 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
996 Violent Crime/100K 2,397 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson City 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,138/sq mi
Coordinates36.9226°N, 89.2240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

372 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 43 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 66 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 147 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 50 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 89 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 21 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 125 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 19 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 128 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 83 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 19 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 90 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 145 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 94 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 20 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 125 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 111 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 10 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 150 fatalities, 1,651 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 50 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 100 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 100 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 92 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 89 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 73 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 11
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 46 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 36 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 86 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 82 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 55 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 55 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 84 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 95 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 83 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 35 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 95 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 46 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 96 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 75 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 95 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Wilson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").

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