Licking, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,816 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$32,813 Median Income $17,480 per capita
$109,000 Home Value $201,461 Zillow
$614 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $614/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Licking experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates37.4995°N, 91.8571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 106 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 94 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 138 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 82 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 124 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 141 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 137 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 95 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 115 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 132 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 84 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 128 km
Sep 27, 2022 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas M2.8 150 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 95 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 132 km
Mar 31, 2008 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 141 km
Jun 15, 2020 11 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

310 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 394 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 83 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 67 km 3
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 74 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 86 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 39 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 49 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 97 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 25, 1964 EF3 89 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 32 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 95 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 97 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 91 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 87 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 75 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 67 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 45 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 45 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 37 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 96 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 91 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 17 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 89 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 92 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in

Licking has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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