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Fenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,087 Population 652/sq mi density
$97,991 Median Income $47,944 per capita
$362,800 Home Value $343,704 Zillow
$1,581 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 2,439 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$97,991 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$362,800 home value, $1,581/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density652/sq mi
Coordinates38.5131°N, 90.4360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

43 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 63 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 116 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 47 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 134 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 114 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 111 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 147 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 132 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 120 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 52 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 88 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 6 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 79 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 117 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 68 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 96 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 85 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 88 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 21 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 14 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 43 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 43 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 42 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 4 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 40 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 79 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 99 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 81 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 99 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 93 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 93 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 73 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 94 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 98 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 93 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 98 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Fenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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