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Westphalia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 1,332/sq mi density
$62,438 Median Income $36,646 per capita
$215,700 Home Value $276,799 Zillow
$606 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
307 Violent Crime/100K 3,069 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$215,700 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Westphalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,332/sq mi
Coordinates38.4420°N, 91.9993°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 104 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 70 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 142 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 129 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 117 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 72 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 136 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 131 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 134 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 119 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 148 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 132 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 102 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 86 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 142 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 145 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 121 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 96 km 2
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 94 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 97 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 59 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 7 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 39 km 0
May 11, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 19, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 99 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 69 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 100 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 92 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 94 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 92 km
2024 FLW RANGE COMPLEX RX 2,309 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,062 94 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 97 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Westphalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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