Wood Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

783 Population 343/sq mi density

$85,417 Median Income $33,293 per capita

$187,500 Home Value $245,718 Zillow

$1,200 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$85,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$187,500 home value, $1,200/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wood Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,066 ft (325 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	343/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3395°N, 94.1627°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	99 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	142 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	102 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	146 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	53 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	115 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 310 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	61 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	30 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	65 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF4	18 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	14 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	43 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	94 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	90 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	69 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	100 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	43 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	29 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	89 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	61 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF3	98 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	43 km	1
Apr 23, 1975	EF3	82 km	0
May 5, 1971	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	44 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	34 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
October	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.7 in

Wood Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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