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Richmond Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,179 Population 4,008/sq mi density
$90,670 Median Income $69,748 per capita
$345,400 Home Value $380,480 Zillow
$1,447 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 5,521 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,670 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$345,400 home value, $1,447/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond Heights 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

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density4,008/sq mi
Coordinates38.6287°N, 90.3196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

41 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 80 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 103 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 61 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 122 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 140 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 136 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 121 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 103 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 67 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 115 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 127 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 19 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 69 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 123 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 65 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 19 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 19 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 21 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 27 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 56 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 51 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 27 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 95 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 15 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 98 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 90 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 96 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 99 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 91 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 91 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°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) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Richmond Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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