Elsberry, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,010 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$49,226 Median Income $23,558 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $220,470 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
575 Violent Crime/100K 96 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,226 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elsberry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,331/sq mi
Coordinates39.1667°N, 90.7810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M3.9 122 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 144 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 126 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 126 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 102 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 75 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 127 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 82 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 135 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 134 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 86 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 123 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 28 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 75 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 58 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 73 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 81 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 77 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 64 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 27 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Elsberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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