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Oran, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,137 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$57,404 Median Income $27,159 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $150,675 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,404 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $780/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,083/sq mi
Coordinates37.0851°N, 89.6554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

391 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 8 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 59 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 52 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 129 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 63 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 105 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 31 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 99 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 131 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 42 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 107 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 145 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 103 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 138 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 116 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 102 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 81 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 78 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 68 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 59 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 92 km 10
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 87 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 70 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 10 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 52 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 88 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 83 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 90 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 83 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 46 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 46 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 31 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 37 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 37 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 85 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 83 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 83 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 98 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 87 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 31 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Oran has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").

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