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Wellsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,197 Population 777/sq mi density
$61,635 Median Income $21,547 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $192,446 Zillow
$531 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 1,049 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,635 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density777/sq mi
Coordinates39.0720°N, 91.5702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

14 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 M3.9 125 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 107 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 147 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 54 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 110 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 111 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 119 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 147 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 118 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 125 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 73 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 67 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 99 km 3
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 89 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 78 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 24 km 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF3 97 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 83 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in

Wellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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