Southwest City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
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
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,200 home value, $555/mo rent
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

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 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.66"

Air Quality

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 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Southwest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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