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Rich Hill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,412 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$45,203 Median Income $18,079 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $159,642 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,203 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $707/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rich Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates38.0964°N, 94.3611°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 53 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 92 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 149 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 115 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 280 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 82 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 88 km 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 41 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 96 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 28 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 44 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 81 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 51 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 37 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 72 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in

Rich Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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