Hayward, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.4 /5.0
A Great
91 Population 364/sq mi density
$81,528 Median Income $22,869 per capita
$31,900 Home Value $114,308 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,528 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates36.3987°N, 89.6701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 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 84 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 24 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 76 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 116 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 88 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 55 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 80 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 33 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 117 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 128 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 57 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 28 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 58 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 52 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 118 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 36 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 26 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 75 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 161 fatalities, 1,402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 49 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 50 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 71 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 88 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 68 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 34 km 16
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 98 km 1
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 - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 97 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 95 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 98 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 99 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 99 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 96 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 96 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 94 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 94 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 90 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Hayward has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.6").

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