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Ste. Genevieve, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,996 Population 1,281/sq mi density
$43,856 Median Income $23,826 per capita
$164,600 Home Value $293,232 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 1,012 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,856 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ste. Genevieve experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density1,281/sq mi
Coordinates37.8896°N, 90.1857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 150 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 105 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 132 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 66 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 143 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 150 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 146 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 137 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 130 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 145 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 31 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 142 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 147 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 66 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 118 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 134 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,552 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 85 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 24 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 39 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 93 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 37 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 81 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 94 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 80 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 66 km 11
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 90 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 97 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 18 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 72 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 69 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 70 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 77 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 69 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 100 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 74 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 74 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 74 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 77 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 92 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 69 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 96 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Ste. Genevieve has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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