Bel-Ridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,714 Population 3,525/sq mi density
$39,878 Median Income $19,050 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $75,502 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,878 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $945/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bel-Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,525/sq mi
Coordinates38.7095°N, 90.3254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 86 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 101 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 70 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 148 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 115 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 96 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 143 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 128 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 108 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 75 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 118 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 126 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 25 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 71 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 131 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 71 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 26 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,074 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 17 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 20 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 31 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 59 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 52 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 24 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 18 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 27 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Bel-Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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