Wardsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,505 Population 435/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $40,679 per capita
$309,900 Home Value $366,895 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,900 home value, $717/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

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 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.87"

Air Quality

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 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Wardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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