Essex, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,854 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.4").