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Moro, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
337 Population 1,532/sq mi density
$84,744 Median Income $37,418 per capita
$251,300 Home Value $240,321 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 1,222 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,744 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$251,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Moro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,532/sq mi
Coordinates38.9252°N, 90.0264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.28 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 121 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 75 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 99 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 87 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 70 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 134 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 98 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 143 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 106 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 106 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 60 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 58 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 59 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 146 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 76 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 138 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,146 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 25 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 53 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 66 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 96 km 2
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 94 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 85 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 19 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Moro has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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