Grand Falls Plaza, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 2,590/sq mi density
$77,750 Median Income $16,593 per capita
$142,400 Home Value $181,868 Zillow
$1,339 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,750 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $1,339/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Falls Plaza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,590/sq mi
Coordinates37.0343°N, 94.5407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 147 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 110 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 124 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 143 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 79 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

656 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 5 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 53 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 66 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 23 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 48 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 41 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 11 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 33 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 85 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 17 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 85 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 100 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 84 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 99 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 100 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 78 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 88 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 86 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 88 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 83 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 83 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Grand Falls Plaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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