Grayridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 83/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $24,013 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $67,490 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grayridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates36.8242°N, 89.7809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 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 39 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 28 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 115 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 80 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 126 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 70 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 99 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 80 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 32 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 74 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 143 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 101 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 38 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 82 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 74 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 70 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 69 km 57
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 95 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 62 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 37 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 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 - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 70 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 78 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 76 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 76 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 70 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 66 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 72 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 60 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 74 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 79 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 69 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 70 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 57 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 57 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Grayridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (3.2").

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