Chesterfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
49,591 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$133,380 Median Income $77,646 per capita
$458,000 Home Value $576,404 Zillow
$1,553 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,286 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$133,380 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$458,000 home value, $1,553/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.5 km²)
Population Density1,558/sq mi
Coordinates38.6631°N, 90.5771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 71 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 124 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 65 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 119 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 88 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 148 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 68 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 16 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 91 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 138 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 24 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 86 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 110 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,066 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 11 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 92 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 3 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 15 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 38 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 30 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 46 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 15 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 21 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 78 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 88 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 80 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 91 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 86 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 94 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 88 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 85 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 82 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 97 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Chesterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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