Maryland Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
27,981 Population 1,279/sq mi density
$86,485 Median Income $45,458 per capita
$215,300 Home Value $264,493 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
168 Violent Crime/100K 1,353 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,485 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Maryland Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.5 km²)
Population Density1,279/sq mi
Coordinates38.7131°N, 90.4298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 82 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 110 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 69 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 133 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 105 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 149 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 134 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 127 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 135 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 74 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 101 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 80 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 25 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 78 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,062 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 6 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 26 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 11 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 25 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 52 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 43 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 33 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 25 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 99 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 91 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 98 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 93 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Maryland Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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