Rock Port, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,207 Population 436/sq mi density
$45,208 Median Income $34,708 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $170,868 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,208 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $708/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Port experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density436/sq mi
Coordinates40.4111°N, 95.5169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 30.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 29 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 25 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 106 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 49 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 93 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 387 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 74 km 5
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 71 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 32 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 96 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 19 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 67 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 15, 1988 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 61 km 2
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 98 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 40 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 40 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 40 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 41 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 43 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Rock Port has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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