Vandalia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,260 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$58,649 Median Income $21,932 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $143,813 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,649 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $762/mo rent
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 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

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 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.04"

Air Quality

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 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Driest

Vandalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (2.0").

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