Mount Moriah, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

129 Population 126/sq mi density

$59,375 Median Income $24,512 per capita

$52,400 Home Value $146,892 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr

189 Violent Crime/100K 2,137 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$59,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$52,400 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

189 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Moriah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	833 ft (254 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	126/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3297°N, 93.7947°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 3.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	100 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	63 km	3
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	90 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	98 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	22 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	34 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	72 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	21 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	88 km	0
May 20, 1959	EF4	68 km	0
May 10, 1953	EF4	72 km	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	76 km	1
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	49 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	86 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	32 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF3	70 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	77 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	85 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	99 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	96 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	2.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.6 in

Mount Moriah has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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