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Morehouse, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
751 Population 939/sq mi density
$32,250 Median Income $20,232 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $67,490 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morehouse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density939/sq mi
Coordinates36.8473°N, 89.6854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

401 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 35 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 33 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 73 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 120 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 131 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 80 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 102 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 61 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 122 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 24 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 74 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 105 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 149 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 30 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 82 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 76 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 119 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 95 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,415 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 64 km 57
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 75 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 71 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 97 km 11
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 90 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 20 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 45 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 78 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 86 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 69 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 69 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 78 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 60 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 80 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 53 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 82 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 87 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 77 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 78 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 50 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 50 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Morehouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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