Bridgeton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,372 Population 782/sq mi density
$73,320 Median Income $40,442 per capita
$234,100 Home Value $280,870 Zillow
$1,124 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
643 Violent Crime/100K 5,800 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,320 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $1,124/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
643 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeton 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

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates38.7670°N, 90.4115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
3 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

34 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 88 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 108 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 134 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 103 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 138 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 80 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 132 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 106 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 28 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 79 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 125 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 141 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 31 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 81 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 85 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 7 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 25 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 15 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 31 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 57 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 47 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 31 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 23 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 49 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 99 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

Bridgeton 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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