Lafayette County · Missouri
Tree removal in Higginsville, MO
Higginsville, in Lafayette County: 26 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Lafayette County
- 26
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Lafayette County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 49 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 26 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Lafayette County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafayette County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 115 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 45 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Higginsville
| Households | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | |
| City of Ava |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Lafayette County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Higginsville
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- What changes the price?
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Missouri
Missouri: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.