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Matthews, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
506 Population 258/sq mi density
$44,013 Median Income $20,187 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $127,990 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 2,513 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,013 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Matthews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates36.7592°N, 89.5867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

393 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 44 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 30 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 114 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 76 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 54 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 95 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 69 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 19 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 139 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 63 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 21 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 71 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 67 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 113 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 82 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 51 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 56 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 86 km 1
May 6, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
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 148 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 88 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 96 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 75 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 75 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 88 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 65 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 65 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 90 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 58 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 92 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 97 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 87 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 88 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 54 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 54 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Matthews has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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