Why visit Wright City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Southwestern Bell Repeater Station-Wright City.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Wright City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wright City
Wright City is a city in Warren County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Interstate 70 at mile marker 200 approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of downtown St. Louis. Wright City is a small, semi-rural community area with primarily single-family housing, with some multi-family dwellings. As of the 2020 census, Wright City had a population of 4,881.
From the Wikipedia article Wright City, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Southwestern Bell Repeater Station-Wright City
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Wright City, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Super 7 Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
13100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Wright City
History
Wright City was laid out in 1857, and was named after Dr. Henry C. Wright, a first settler. A post office called Wright City has been in operation since 1858.
The Southwestern Bell Repeater Station-Wright City was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
From the History section of Wright City, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
141 North Service Road, Wright City
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Wright City
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warrenton 1 N Hcn (6 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
Warren County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe ice storms.
- 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)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (SUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Foristell 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Warrenton 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Wentzville 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Troy 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Moscow Mills 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Lake St. Louis 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Marthasville 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- St. Paul 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- O'Fallon 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Dardenne Prairie 18 mi east, about 30 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
- Wright city town hall, Dcoetzee, Public domain
- Southwestern Bell Repeater Station-Wright City (east side), Nja1985, CC BY-SA 3.0
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