Wellsville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,197 Population 777/sq mi density
$61,635 Median Income $21,547 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $197,960 Zillow
$531 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,635 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $531/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

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 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.00"

Air Quality

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) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Wellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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