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Wardsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,505 Population 435/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $40,679 per capita
$309,900 Home Value $346,467 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
307 Violent Crime/100K 3,069 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,900 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates38.4889°N, 92.1743°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 120 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 54 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 118 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 70 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 114 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 87 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 146 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 135 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 118 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 261 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 69 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 50 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 50 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 94 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2008 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 98 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 90 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 77 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 100 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 85 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 75 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 97 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Wardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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