Vandalia, Missouri
Vandalia is a city of 3,140 people in Audrain County, Missouri, founded in 1874.
Why visit Vandalia
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Vandalia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vandalia
Vandalia is a city in northeastern Audrain County and extending into southeastern Ralls County in Missouri, United States. The population was 3,553 at the 2020 census, which includes about 1,000 prisoners incarcerated at the prison located within the city limits.
From the Wikipedia article Vandalia, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Lincoln School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vandalia, Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay1
History
Vandalia was laid off by Aaron McPike and Judge Harmen Caldwell in 1870 and platted in 1871. The city was named after Vandalia, Illinois. Aaron McPike transferred the lumber used to build the first homes from Louisiana, Missouri. A post office called Vandalia has been in operation since 1871.
The Lincoln School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
From the History section of Vandalia, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Vandalia
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vandalia (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Audrain County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 47 miles away.
- Mexico 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Montgomery City 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Monroe City 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Hannibal 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Troy 36 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Barry 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Elsberry 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fulton 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Quincy 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wentzville 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vandalia, Missouri, User:Asterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vandalia Hotel, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Vandalia Historic Church, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Vandalia Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Vandalia MO Post Office, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Lincoln School, Vandalia, Missouri, Tirgarde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS045-E-47757 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-47758 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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