Perryville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,530 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$53,958 Median Income $27,759 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $237,931 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
306 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,958 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Perryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²)
Population Density1,045/sq mi
Coordinates37.7242°N, 89.8612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 67 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 128 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 71 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 121 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 99 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 102 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 113 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 128 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 117 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 114 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 113 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 112 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 96 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 139 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 119 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 65 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 118 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 982 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 67 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 13 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 85 km 2
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 6 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 89 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 65 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 61 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 34 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 92 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 16 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 1 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COUNCIL BLUFF (3,035 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 95 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 97 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 95 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 69 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 59 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 96 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 68 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 81 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 63 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 63 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 38 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Perryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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