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Warrenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,870 Population 980/sq mi density
$64,400 Median Income $26,290 per capita
$193,100 Home Value $294,935 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
632 Violent Crime/100K 5,538 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,400 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,100 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
632 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Warrenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density980/sq mi
Coordinates38.8114°N, 91.1415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

22 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 M3.3 138 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 101 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 99 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 64 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 142 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 73 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 M2.7 111 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 71 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 M2.6 113 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 36 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 916 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 96 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 53 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 57 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 45 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 94 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 31 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 25 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 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
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 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in

Warrenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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