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Crystal City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,721 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$64,650 Median Income $32,170 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $224,197 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 3,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,650 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates38.2212°N, 90.3790°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 141 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 48 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 15 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 102 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 104 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 122 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 114 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 98 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 147 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 118 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 81 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 23 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 100 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 64 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 58 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 70 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 57 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 89 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 53 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 39 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 98 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 54 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 66 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 62 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 31 km 1
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 62 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 75 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 66 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 75 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 73 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 73 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 59 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 68 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 71 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 68 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 81 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Crystal City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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