Caruthersville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
5,426 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$35,903 Median Income $26,229 per capita
$118,700 Home Value $78,312 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
1,228 Violent Crime/100K 3,782 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,903 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$118,700 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Caruthersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,052/sq mi
Coordinates36.1931°N, 89.6556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 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 M4.8 107 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 45 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 60 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 72 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 36 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 96 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 17 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 122 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 141 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 78 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 94 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 16 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 39 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 103 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 71 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 20 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 4 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 195 fatalities, 1,795 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 92 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 57 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 94 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 81 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 59 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 82 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 80 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 22 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 45 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 92 km 1
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 - - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Caruthersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.1").

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