Cottleville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,750 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$114,420 Median Income $69,431 per capita
$381,900 Home Value $502,685 Zillow
$1,693 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
16 Violent Crime/100K 49 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,420 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$381,900 home value, $1,693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottleville 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 13.5 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

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates38.7462°N, 90.6540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 129 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 142 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 124 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 90 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 147 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 78 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 135 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 99 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 118 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 97 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 35 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 98 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 86 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 145 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 97 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 12 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 25 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 40 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 28 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 52 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 11 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 7 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 32 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 94 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 85 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 96 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 92 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 94 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 92 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 100 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 94 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

Cottleville 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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