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Rosewood Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,047 Population 2,423/sq mi density
$80,753 Median Income $35,333 per capita
$125,900 Home Value $170,664 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 4,388 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,753 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosewood Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density2,423/sq mi
Coordinates38.8878°N, 90.0732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.28 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

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 M3.9 115 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 78 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 94 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 92 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 113 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 73 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 132 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 101 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 102 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 107 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 137 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 54 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 59 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 148 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 143 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 54 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 74 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,086 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 19 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 47 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 61 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 88 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 79 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 15 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 12 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 74 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 49 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Rosewood Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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