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Fair Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,551 Population 486/sq mi density
$71,447 Median Income $34,915 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $245,671 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,447 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $909/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates37.3839°N, 93.1513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

16 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 M3.6 113 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 139 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 63 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 81 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 113 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 139 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 129 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 128 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 120 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 62 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 50 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 113 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 110 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 114 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 422 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 34 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 82 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 96 km 3
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 12 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 73 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 64 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 67 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 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 86 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 80 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 52 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 60 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 63 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 50 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 88 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 52 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 54 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 54 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Fair Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.8").

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