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Kirkwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
29,302 Population 3,192/sq mi density
$117,439 Median Income $63,874 per capita
$421,500 Home Value $446,811 Zillow
$1,293 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,760 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,439 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$421,500 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirkwood 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

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density3,192/sq mi
Coordinates38.5834°N, 90.4068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
12 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

40 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 71 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 111 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 55 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 128 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 139 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 114 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 107 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 136 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 123 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 94 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 60 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 122 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 10 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 76 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 122 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 69 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 11 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 96 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 93 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 16 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 18 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 47 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 36 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 44 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 12 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 89 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 81 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 92 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 88 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 91 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 87 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 83 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 82 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 87 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

Kirkwood 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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