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Wellston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,690 Population 1,817/sq mi density
$39,474 Median Income $21,718 per capita
$1,053 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
3,937 Violent Crime/100K 5,349 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,474 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,937 violent crimes/100K (936% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,817/sq mi
Coordinates38.6762°N, 90.2875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

39 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 86 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 99 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 66 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 116 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 143 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 94 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 139 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 123 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 108 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 72 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 25 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 67 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 127 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 66 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 19 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 15 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 23 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 32 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 22 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 18 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 26 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Wellston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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