Rock Hill, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,708 Population 4,280/sq mi density
$91,477 Median Income $60,914 per capita
$256,400 Home Value $304,933 Zillow
$1,398 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
411 Violent Crime/100K 845 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,477 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,400 home value, $1,398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Hill 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density4,280/sq mi
Coordinates38.6076°N, 90.3785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 75 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 108 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 58 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 140 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 113 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 103 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 137 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 123 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 97 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 63 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 120 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 133 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 14 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 74 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 124 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 68 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 14 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 99 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 97 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 17 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 21 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 50 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 46 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 32 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 29 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 15 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 93 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 84 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 95 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 91 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 95 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 91 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 90 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 86 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 86 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Rock Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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