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Bonne Terre, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,773 Population 1,664/sq mi density
$39,767 Median Income $19,246 per capita
$120,400 Home Value $198,412 Zillow
$585 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
82 Violent Crime/100K 424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,767 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonne Terre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Coordinates37.9231°N, 90.5554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 119 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 135 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 35 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 124 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 21 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 95 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 105 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 104 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 146 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 133 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 68 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 15 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 111 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 141 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 68 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 48 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 22 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 57 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 84 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 68 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 98 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 67 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 81 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 27 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 50 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 87 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 40 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 88 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 41 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 88 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 88 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 39 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 44 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 41 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 41 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 81 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 88 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 43 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 43 km
2024 LOGGERS LAKE RX 1,996 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Bonne Terre has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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