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Gainesville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
902 Population 314/sq mi density
$31,087 Median Income $19,759 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $197,295 Zillow
$602 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 3,677 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$31,087 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gainesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates36.6031°N, 92.4282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 149 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 150 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 77 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 120 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 148 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 77 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 53 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 56 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 150 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 150 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 133 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 148 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 148 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 580 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 87 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 95 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 19 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 82 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 100 km 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 25 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 52 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 53 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 53 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 37 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 59 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 35 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 37 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 35 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 49 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 67 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 85 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 99 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 59 km
2011 11 GENE RUSH #2 3,524 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Gainesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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