Sign In Register

Rolla, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20,144 Population 1,662/sq mi density
$42,518 Median Income $23,580 per capita
$177,400 Home Value $231,091 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 3,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,518 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$177,400 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rolla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density1,662/sq mi
Coordinates37.9514°N, 91.7713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

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

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 77 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 130 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 119 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 118 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 79 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 136 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 142 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 110 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 45 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 128 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 89 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 133 km
May 14, 2007 12 km NE of Alton, Missouri M2.7 136 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 123 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 120 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 82 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

311 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 59 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 64 km 3
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 93 km 6
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 81 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 3 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 23 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 26 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 10 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 8, 1966 EF3 88 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 77 km 8
May 21, 1957 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 20 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 19, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,344 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 92 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 66 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 66 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 23 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 99 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 67 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 55 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 89 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 18 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 99 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 78 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 68 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 63 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 92 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Rolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.0").

View full weather details →