Grant City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

993 Population 747/sq mi density

$41,250 Median Income $22,098 per capita

$74,100 Home Value $244,665 Zillow

$315 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

189 Violent Crime/100K 2,137 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$41,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$74,100 home value, $315/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

189 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Grant City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,125 ft (343 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	747/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4860°N, 94.4152°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	123 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	97 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	138 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	45 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	106 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 290 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 21, 2024	EF4	63 km	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	85 km	6
May 29, 2004	EF4	69 km	3
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	58 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	61 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	65 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	61 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	33 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	44 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	62 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	95 km	1
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	75 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	91 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	72 km	1
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	82 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	78 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	12 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	100 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF3	36 km	0
Apr 14, 1994	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	82 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	83 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	83 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	83 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	84 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	84 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in

Grant City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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