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Birch Tree, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
395 Population 286/sq mi density
$67,600 Home Value $167,448 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
599 Violent Crime/100K 599 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
599 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Birch Tree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates36.9912°N, 91.4926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 73 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 67 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 132 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 35 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 126 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 24 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 150 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 69 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 102 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 110 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 95 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 73 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 139 km
May 15, 2014 4 km W of Malden, Missouri M3.1 140 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 33 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 55 km
Jan 26, 2009 1 km NNE of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas M2.9 113 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 126 km
May 21, 2013 Arkansas M2.9 117 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 42 km 0
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 80 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 29 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 75 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 26 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 2
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 25 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 95 km 1
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 30, 1970 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 25, 1964 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 34 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 42 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 35 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 32 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 28 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 84 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 28 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 50 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 54 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 47 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 28 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 53 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 80 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 69 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 51 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 85 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Birch Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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