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Herculaneum, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,925 Population 1,184/sq mi density
$88,778 Median Income $34,178 per capita
$222,100 Home Value $292,656 Zillow
$2,065 Median Rent 45.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 2,916 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,778 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $2,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Herculaneum 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

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density1,184/sq mi
Coordinates38.2684°N, 90.3801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

58 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 M4.8 141 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 145 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 50 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 124 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 20 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 103 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 109 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 119 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 119 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 101 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 150 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 110 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 117 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 27 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 147 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 82 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 69 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 53 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 72 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 62 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 48 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 35 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 51 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 59 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 57 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 26 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 60 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 17 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 65 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 79 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 68 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 79 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 76 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 76 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 61 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 70 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 75 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 73 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 85 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in 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 Coldest

Herculaneum has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December 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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