Pevely, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,037 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$64,660 Median Income $31,943 per capita
$203,700 Home Value $277,233 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
231 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,660 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$203,700 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pevely enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,193/sq mi
Coordinates38.2834°N, 90.3951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 143 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 147 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 50 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 124 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 22 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 104 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 111 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 120 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 121 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 103 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 112 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 28 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 119 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 81 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 147 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 29 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,228 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 71 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 51 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 72 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 63 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 46 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 33 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 49 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 57 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 60 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 24 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 19 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 65 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 79 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 68 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 79 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 76 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 76 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 61 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 70 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 75 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 74 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 86 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Pevely has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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