Steelville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,410 Population 583/sq mi density
$32,404 Median Income $19,302 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $218,078 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime/100K 2,091 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,404 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Steelville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates37.9681°N, 91.3549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 42 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 144 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 133 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 139 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 82 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 115 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 147 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 143 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 139 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 17 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 73 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 133 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 97 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 148 km
Mar 31, 2008 12 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 57 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 100 km
Jun 15, 2020 11 km E of Williamsville, Missouri M2.8 140 km
Mar 14, 2018 12 km W of Williamsville, MO M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 22 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 76 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 38 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 91 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 66 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 39 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 97 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 29 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 79 km 1
Dec 8, 1966 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 99 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 100 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 56 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 57 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 57 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 31 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 84 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 59 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 46 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 59 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 55 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 40 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 26 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest

Steelville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (2.6").

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