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Wheaton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
364 Population 714/sq mi density
$30,000 Median Income $16,243 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $207,462 Zillow
$466 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, $466/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheaton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density714/sq mi
Coordinates36.7628°N, 94.0560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 145 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 104 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 133 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 146 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 140 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 52 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 104 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 117 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 122 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 53 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,316 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 58 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 100 km 21
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 81 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 63 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 97 km 4
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 22 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 5
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,546 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 96 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 94 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,918 96 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 93 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 74 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 75 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 98 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 34 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 36 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 85 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 69 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 95 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 96 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 36 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Wheaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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