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Sunset Hills, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,113 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$133,895 Median Income $78,290 per capita
$522,300 Home Value $593,506 Zillow
$3,454 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 2,064 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,895 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$522,300 home value, $3,454/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²)
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Coordinates38.5389°N, 90.4073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

44 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 67 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 113 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 50 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 135 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 108 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 149 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 133 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 120 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 55 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 121 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 137 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 91 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 8 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 76 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 118 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,212 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 97 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 89 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 91 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 20 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 17 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 46 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 39 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 44 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 8 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 88 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 39 km 0
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 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 85 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 97 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 97 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 77 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 98 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 98 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 97 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 87 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF BEACH 1,059 100 km
2024 JOHNSON MTN BLOCK 2 RX 1,033 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 820 98 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 83 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 82 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Sunset Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°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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