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Southwest City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
845 Population 579/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $26,122 per capita
$67,200 Home Value $171,080 Zillow
$555 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
630 Violent Crime/100K 2,204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,200 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Southwest City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates36.5129°N, 94.6116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 145 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 77 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 104 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 99 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 120 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 33 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 33 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 220 fatalities, 2,200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 60 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 72 km 21
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 35 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 43 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 57 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 89 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 83 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 58 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 55 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 48 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 92 km
1995 F128 4,210 55 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 56 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 44 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 37 km
2006 HUNT MILL HOLLOW FIRE 3,080 92 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 45 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 48 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,776 90 km
2023 RX WHISKEY SPRINGS 3 2,716 90 km
2021 BLACKBURN 2,711 90 km
2011 CEDAR BLUFF 2,693 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 37 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,648 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Southwest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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