Morrison, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
63 Population 140/sq mi density
$34,107 Median Income $20,568 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $225,246 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates38.6753°N, 91.6355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 92 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 95 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 117 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 93 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 70 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 119 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 100 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 108 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 131 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 131 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 112 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 104 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 92 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 127 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 74 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 130 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 82 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 847 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 93 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 94 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 91 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 67 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 64 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 83 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ELM SPRINGS RX (4,378 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 100 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 97 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 94 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 100 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 90 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 96 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 94 km
2021 KNOTWELL 1,361 93 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 91 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 91 km
2023 WESTERN STAR RX 1,133 96 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 59 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 91 km
1998 UNNAMED 555 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 97 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Morrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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