Washington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,948 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$78,510 Median Income $40,062 per capita
$217,500 Home Value $307,391 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
255 Violent Crime/100K 1,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,510 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,500 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density1,492/sq mi
Coordinates40.1740°N, 80.2462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 147 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 94 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 116 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 110 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 128 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 102 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 106 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 116 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 116 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 114 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 123 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 117 km
Jan 26, 2018 7 km NNW of Vincent, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 560 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 74 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 66 km 1
May 8, 1969 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 35 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 19 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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