Wildwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
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35,168 Population 527/sq mi density
$157,750 Median Income $74,433 per capita
$472,800 Home Value $583,404 Zillow
$1,575 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$157,750 median income, 3.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$472,800 home value, $1,575/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²)
Population Density527/sq mi
Coordinates38.5828°N, 90.6629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 60 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 133 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 58 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 150 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 128 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 140 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 76 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 143 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 60 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 15 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 98 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 89 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 100 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 135 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 24 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 80 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 69 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,137 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 80 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 15 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 8 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 27 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 21 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 56 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 14 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 76 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 99 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 77 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 100 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 91 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 91 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 68 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 94 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 94 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 91 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 99 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 84 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF BEACH 1,059 97 km
2024 JOHNSON MTN BLOCK 2 RX 1,033 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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