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Gerald, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,264 Population 866/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $29,561 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $238,423 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $847/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gerald experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates38.3998°N, 91.3307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 52 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 126 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 85 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 125 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 131 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 32 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 80 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 74 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 80 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 142 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 91 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 72 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 128 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 93 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 148 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 74 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 129 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 51 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 88 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 957 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 54 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 82 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 75 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 65 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 36 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 43 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 66 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF3 77 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ELM SPRINGS RX (4,378 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 86 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 57 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 81 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 83 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 54 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 84 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,090 84 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 71 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 71 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 49 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,678 100 km
2023 MERRILL HOLLOW RX 1,641 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 77 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Gerald has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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