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Wortham, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
163 Population 183/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
1,213 Violent Crime/100K 2,264 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,213 violent crimes/100K (219% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wortham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates37.8445°N, 90.6087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 117 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 37 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 149 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 31 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 88 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 108 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 148 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 124 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 149 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 102 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 24 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 67 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 77 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,091 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 14 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 45 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 49 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 93 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 76 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 73 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 88 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 23 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 39 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 54 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 99 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 100 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 78 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 78 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 37 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 79 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 32 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 94 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 79 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 32 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 32 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 42 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 32 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Wortham has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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