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Vandalia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,260 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$58,649 Median Income $21,932 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $133,293 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 737 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,649 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $762/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Vandalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,449/sq mi
Coordinates39.3109°N, 91.4885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

11 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 M3.9 146 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 126 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 40 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 122 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 130 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 131 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 131 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 78 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 61 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 94 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 34 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 28, 2015 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in

Vandalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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