Roxana, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,626 Population 227/sq mi density
$66,125 Median Income $32,838 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $110,769 Zillow
$949 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 1,070 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,125 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roxana 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation434 ft (132 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates38.8320°N, 90.0474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

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

36 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 M3.9 112 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 76 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 89 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 108 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 105 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 91 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 71 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 143 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 144 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 126 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 102 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 100 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 96 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 52 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 53 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 50 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 14 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 47 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 59 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 87 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 8 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 79 km 1
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Roxana has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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