Cardwell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
846 Population 1,343/sq mi density
$17,917 Median Income $13,552 per capita
$44,700 Home Value $55,391 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 39.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,917 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,700 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cardwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,343/sq mi
Coordinates36.0495°N, 90.2931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 72 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 27 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 33 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 148 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 75 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 36 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 120 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 134 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 99 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 78 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 45 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 35 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 75 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 117 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 53 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 143 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 77 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 144 fatalities, 1,385 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 37 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 22 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 33 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 57 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 62 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 87 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 95 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 70 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 64 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 97 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 95 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 98 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 97 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 99 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 98 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 96 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 78 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 99 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in

Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.8").

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