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Jerico Springs, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
241 Population 354/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $21,317 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $255,348 Zillow
$528 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 4,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, $528/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jerico Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates37.6223°N, 94.0086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 93 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 69 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 125 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 85 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 142 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 122 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,692 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 82 km 158
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 85 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 40 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 84 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 74 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 45 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 71 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG SPRING FIRE (4,921 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 96 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 87 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 33 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 6 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,336 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 76 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,075 92 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,054 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Jerico Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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