Richards, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
44 Population 163/sq mi density
$42,969 Median Income $20,234 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $210,075 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richards 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 44.5 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates37.9073°N, 94.5572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 6.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 80 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 108 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 133 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 188 fatalities, 1,515 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 95 km 158
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 54 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 69 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 38 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 98 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 12 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 47 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 29 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 36 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 64 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 48 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 90 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Richards has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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