Berger, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
188 Population 588/sq mi density
$55,208 Median Income $28,286 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $299,380 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,208 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Berger 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 44.6 inches. The area receives 14.2 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

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates38.6742°N, 91.3388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 77 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 102 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 103 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 63 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 99 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 75 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 83 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 148 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 149 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 111 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 99 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 79 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 108 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 77 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 60 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 884 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 83 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 69 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 66 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 44 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 38 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 83 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 100 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 100 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 77 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 85 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 99 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 820 96 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 89 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 92 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 555 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 71 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Berger has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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