Rockaway Beach, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
682 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $22,221 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $178,278 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $767/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockaway Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,083/sq mi
Coordinates36.6992°N, 93.1599°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 149 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 140 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 93 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 39 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 101 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 148 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 39 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 139 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 90 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 115 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 73 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 137 km
Jan 27, 2014 Arkansas M2.7 139 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 78 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 130 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 675 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 46 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 85 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 84 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 59 km 4
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 65 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 7
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 73 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 78 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 89 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 89 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 30 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 31 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 31 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 31 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 98 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 85 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 30 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 81 km
2021 BP BEAR CAT 3,013 95 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,886 95 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 31 km
2021 21 LICK CREEK 2,555 81 km
2009 GENE RUSH 2,540 84 km
2003 GENE RUSH1 2,435 83 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 25 km
2022 DANIELS MT BLACK LINING 2,364 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Rockaway Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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