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Westwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
293 Population 465/sq mi density
$231,667 Median Income $171,180 per capita
$1,015,600 Home Value $1,272,379 Zillow
$3,250 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,371 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$231,667 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$1,015,600 home value, $3,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Westwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates38.6437°N, 90.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

40 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 75 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 113 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 62 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 130 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 146 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 108 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 143 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 130 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 96 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 66 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 126 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 137 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 14 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 79 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 130 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 75 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 17 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 11 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 96 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 10 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 19 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 47 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 41 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 36 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 17 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 93 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 84 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 95 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 91 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 96 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 91 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 87 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 86 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Westwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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