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Mountain Grove, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,494 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $25,228 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $192,237 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 1,752 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates37.1306°N, 92.2635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 79 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 112 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 70 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 139 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 106 km
Aug 21, 2022 4 km SSW of Imboden, Arkansas M3.1 143 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 103 km
Oct 21, 1999 10 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.1 135 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 129 km
Mar 18, 1990 9 km W of Alton, Missouri M3.0 83 km
Jun 27, 2025 12 km WSW of Grandin, Missouri M2.9 124 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 138 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 106 km
Sep 27, 2022 0.4 km ESE of Maynard, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 143 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 86 km
May 6, 2018 5 km WNW of Smithville, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 480 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 63 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 44 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 7
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 21 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 81 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 4
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 84 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEGALL MOUNTAIN (6,979 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 71 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 67 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 84 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 95 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 31 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 89 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 89 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 81 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 91 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 75 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 55 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 98 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Mountain Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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