Bellflower, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 559/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $17,273 per capita
$56,300 Home Value $327,974 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellflower experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates39.0067°N, 91.3552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.9 111 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 129 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 71 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 128 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 100 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 91 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 100 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 133 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 139 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 99 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 96 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 54 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 98 km
Aug 11, 2010 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 858 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 87 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 79 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 84 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 73 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 60 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 5 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 38 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Bellflower has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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