Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,562 Population 2,400/sq mi density
$48,354 Median Income $25,386 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $102,479 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
926 Violent Crime/100K 2,787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,354 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
926 violent crimes/100K (144% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellefontaine Neighbors 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

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density2,400/sq mi
Coordinates38.7403°N, 90.2265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
8 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 94 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 92 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 109 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 148 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 87 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 125 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 142 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 117 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 81 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 112 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 117 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 33 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 63 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 131 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 33 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,052 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 9 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 29 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 40 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 68 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 15 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 46 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 35 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 80 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 14 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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

Bellefontaine Neighbors 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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