Orrick, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
787 Population 550/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $30,777 per capita
$112,700 Home Value $240,721 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
543 Violent Crime/100K 1,357 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,700 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Orrick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density550/sq mi
Coordinates39.2128°N, 94.1227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 85 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 133 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 108 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 51 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 100 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 75 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 63 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 31 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 15 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 91 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 70 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 30 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 70 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 95 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 29 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 99 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Orrick has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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