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Affton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
20,035 Population 4,384/sq mi density
$77,337 Median Income $43,832 per capita
$200,300 Home Value $235,292 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
491 Violent Crime/100K 1,052 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,337 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,300 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Affton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density4,384/sq mi
Coordinates38.5506°N, 90.3332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

43 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 72 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 106 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 52 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 121 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 133 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 102 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 145 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 130 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 116 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 58 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 115 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 131 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 97 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 15 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 70 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 116 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 96 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 95 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 93 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 24 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 23 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 52 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 50 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 33 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 42 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 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 91 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 83 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 93 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 89 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 91 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 88 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 83 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 83 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Affton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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