Clarkson Valley, MO

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4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,592 Population 960/sq mi density
$238,333 Median Income $122,289 per capita
$821,100 Home Value $930,125 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$238,333 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$821,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkson Valley 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

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density960/sq mi
Coordinates38.6202°N, 90.5901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
15 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 66 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 126 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 60 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 121 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 150 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 138 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 84 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 138 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 63 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 148 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 13 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 92 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 85 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 135 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 21 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 105 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 99 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 87 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 8 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 10 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 34 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 49 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 28 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 16 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 18 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 83 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 98 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 98 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 75 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 100 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 100 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 97 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 820 97 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 83 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 630 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 80 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

Clarkson Valley 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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