Archie, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,340 Population 893/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $29,795 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $316,976 Zillow
$1,033 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
159 Violent Crime/100K 318 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Archie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density893/sq mi
Coordinates38.4817°N, 94.3544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 34 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 144 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 139 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 109 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 75 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 55 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 100 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 84 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 92 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 91 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 96 km 1
May 12, 1980 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 90 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 38 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 70 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 88 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Archie has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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