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Ritchey, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
50 Population 1,000/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,838 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $196,816 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ritchey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates36.9439°N, 94.1855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 134 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 124 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 130 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 67 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 123 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 135 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 69 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

669 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 230 fatalities, 2,363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 38 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 85 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 97 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 37 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 72 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 43 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 41 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 35 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 3 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 5
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 96 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 90 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 96 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 90 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 90 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 56 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 56 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 97 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 98 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 56 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 52 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 52 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 52 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Ritchey has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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