West Sullivan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
252 Population 700/sq mi density
$49,500 Median Income $20,024 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $199,116 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,500 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Sullivan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates38.1923°N, 91.1926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 28 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 67 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 131 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 60 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 13 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 71 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 75 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 130 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 146 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 65 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 123 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 105 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 73 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 47 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 140 km
Oct 26, 1998 10 km NE of Van Buren, Missouri M2.7 127 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 67 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 980 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 28 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 76 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 57 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 78 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 64 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 37 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 52 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 60 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 71 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 83 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 80 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 31 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 85 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 58 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 85 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 81 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 28 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 58 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 58 km
2021 THOMPSON HOLLOW 2,479 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 85 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 77 km
2024 UNNAMED 2,335 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Driest

West Sullivan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.4").

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