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Altenburg, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
410 Population 390/sq mi density
$65,893 Median Income $27,956 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $229,508 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,651 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Altenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates37.6309°N, 89.5854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 53 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 119 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 46 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 99 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 126 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 86 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 96 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 105 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 137 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 94 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 93 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 70 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 93 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 101 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 131 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 95 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 140 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 91 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 58 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 38 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 89 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 83 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 22 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 63 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 44 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 86 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 85 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 12 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 97 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 95 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 34 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 34 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 92 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 50 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 40 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 40 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 24 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 24 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 89 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 97 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 26 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 46 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Altenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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