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Fredericktown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,464 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$53,681 Median Income $28,342 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $169,915 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
755 Violent Crime/100K 4,531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,681 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
755 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredericktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates37.5598°N, 90.2940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 75 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 117 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 100 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 138 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 149 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 79 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 140 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 109 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 144 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 120 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 134 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 92 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 107 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 122 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 126 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 140 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 800 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 31 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 83 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 29 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 73 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 9 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 74 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 39 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 42 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 96 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 77 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 96 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 93 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 94 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 76 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 77 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 94 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 79 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 59 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 87 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 97 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 59 km
2004 04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER 2,772 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 64 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Fredericktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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