Worth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
44 Population 176/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $37,266 per capita
$36,300 Home Value $244,665 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Worth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates40.4685°N, 94.4176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 123 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 97 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 137 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 45 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 106 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 286 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 64 km 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 87 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 59 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 67 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 33 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 82 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 11 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 81 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 82 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 82 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 82 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 1.5 in

Worth has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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