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St. Louis, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
293,109 Population 4,749/sq mi density
$55,279 Median Income $38,947 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $56,121 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
1,927 Violent Crime/100K 6,183 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,279 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,927 violent crimes/100K (407% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Louis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (171.0 km²)
Population Density4,749/sq mi
Coordinates38.6273°N, 90.1979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

41 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 87 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 93 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 63 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 135 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 130 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 114 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 112 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 70 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 105 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 117 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 28 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 58 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 57 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 12 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 31 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 37 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 66 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 19 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 62 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 20 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 28 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 17 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

St. Louis has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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