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Lake Tekakwitha, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
210 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $29,934 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $242,325 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
310 Violent Crime/100K 2,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Tekakwitha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates38.4403°N, 90.7147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

39 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 44 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 46 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 142 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 145 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 135 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 146 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 46 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 63 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 21 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 104 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 127 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 89 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 84 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 27 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 63 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 80 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 64 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 92 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 30 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 14 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 18 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 24 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 28 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 22 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 65 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 60 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 83 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 61 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 83 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 75 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 75 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 52 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 77 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 89 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Lake Tekakwitha has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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