Truesdale, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
978 Population 764/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $28,415 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $298,418 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
212 Violent Crime/100K 212 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Truesdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density764/sq mi
Coordinates38.8117°N, 91.1304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 84 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 139 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 100 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 100 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 100 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 79 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 63 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 141 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 128 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 72 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 137 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 107 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 110 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 150 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 70 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 85 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 71 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 112 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 918 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 96 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 52 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 56 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 44 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 93 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 31 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 36 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 24 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 94 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 87 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 97 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 92 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 99 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 533 88 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Truesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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