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West Alton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
511
Population
18/sq mi density
$128,438
Median Income
$35,919 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$203,845 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
11.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
267 sunny days/yr
917
Violent Crime/100K
5,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
917 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Alton 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 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8653°N, 90.2225°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in |
West Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").