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Gideon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
711 Population 397/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $19,945 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $65,717 Zillow
$584 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,345 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gideon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates36.4520°N, 89.9193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

417 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 83 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 16 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 72 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 121 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 83 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 52 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 95 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 56 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 149 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 65 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 106 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 58 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 48 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 63 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 56 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 71 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 170 fatalities, 1,426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 93 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 70 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 48 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 46 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 55 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 51 km 16
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 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 76 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 84 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 73 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 77 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 82 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 86 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 75 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 75 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 98 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 98 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 70 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Gideon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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