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Essex, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
373
Population
1,286/sq mi density
$63,854
Median Income
$27,829 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$159,666 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
432
Violent Crime/100K
2,160 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,854 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8126°N, 89.8615°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Malden Regional (MAW) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").