St. John, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,562 Population 4,621/sq mi density
$50,429 Median Income $27,888 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $500,627 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
609 Violent Crime/100K 1,952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,429 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
609 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
St. John enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density4,621/sq mi
Coordinates30.3304°N, 97.6999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 142 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 143 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 128 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 141 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 122 km
Jan 3, 2025 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 142 km
Apr 18, 2020 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 140 km
Feb 12, 2018 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 149 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 134 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 143 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 120 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 120 km
Jul 2, 2017 13 km NE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 143 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 143 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 114 km
Feb 3, 2019 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.0 125 km
May 10, 2019 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M3.0 135 km
Mar 23, 2019 11 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M2.9 145 km
Jul 21, 2021 11 km S of Smiley, Texas M2.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 200 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 258 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 185 km
2008 Ike Category 2 240 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 207 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 289 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 55 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 21 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 50 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 64 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 40 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 57 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 54 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 97 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 57 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 52 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 80 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 77 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 55 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 98 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 55 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 73 km
2018 308 1,102 92 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in
August 87°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in

St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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