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Ash Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,336 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$50,078 Median Income $21,968 per capita
$120,900 Home Value $254,815 Zillow
$661 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,935 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,078 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ash Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates37.3153°N, 93.5852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 117 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 132 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 72 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 111 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 117 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 126 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 117 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 99 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 89 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 117 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 120 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 124 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 196 fatalities, 1,788 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 94 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 35 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 81 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 57 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 38 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 18 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 96 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 86 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 90 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 84 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Ash Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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