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Northwoods, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,654 Population 5,220/sq mi density
$40,787 Median Income $22,271 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $82,521 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,166 Violent Crime/100K 3,260 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,787 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,166 violent crimes/100K (207% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Northwoods 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

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density5,220/sq mi
Coordinates38.7042°N, 90.2835°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

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 88 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 70 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 115 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 121 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 146 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 93 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 141 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 125 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 110 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 76 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 115 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 122 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 27 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 129 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 68 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,088 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 13 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 23 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 34 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 62 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 20 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 16 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 29 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 14 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Northwoods has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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