Oak Ridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 437/sq mi density
$68,542 Median Income $28,291 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $273,602 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $933/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Ridge 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates37.5012°N, 89.7298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 40 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 103 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 50 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 95 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 121 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 75 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 146 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 86 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 122 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 91 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 87 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 73 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 86 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 86 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 118 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 94 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 147 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 967 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 77 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 35 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 98 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 22 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 67 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 62 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 77 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 31 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 78 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 43 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 91 km 0
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 6,077 100 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 37 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 98 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 91 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 38 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 38 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 43 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 93 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 43 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 98 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 43 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 41 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.3").

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