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City in Missouri, United States

Kirkwood

$444kMedian Home
294Days with 5+ hrs sun
67°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation28kCenter elevation659 ft
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Kirkwood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis located in western St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 29,461. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, chief engineer of the Pacific Railroad.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year.

Four seasonsEven rainfall5–15 inches annual snow
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Where It Is

Location Context
Kirkwood, Missouri
Latitude38.58°
Longitude-90.41°
Population28k
Center elevation659 ft

State Context

MissouriU.S. state

Missouri is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it borders Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. With over six million residents, it is the 19th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.80%Avg sales tax: 8.39%Property tax: 0.83%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Plains

This Great Plains grouping includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. It brings together plains communities, agricultural areas, and metropolitan centers such as Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

North-south and east-west differences matter for temperature and rainfall. Distances and available services also vary between rural communities and metropolitan neighborhoods. The regional label alone does not establish affordability, storm exposure, or dependence on a car; use local evidence for those decisions.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,722/mo
Median rent
$444k
Median home price
Rent burden38% of income
Household Income
$55k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
81
Walkability
12
School Rating
6.5/10
Internet
Fiber
97%
Cable
100%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
294
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

81% of the year
Avg High Temp
67°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
72% warm season / 70% cool season
Comfort Score
59/100
Good
Temp Swing
47°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
52"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
10"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
51
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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humid summers
Summer 72% · Winter 70% · Apr-Aug 64-75%
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