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Ridgely, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 93/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $30,832 per capita
$262,500 Home Value $234,050 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 43.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 947 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgely experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates39.4556°N, 94.6386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 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 M3.6 149 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 125 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 60 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 120 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 40 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 144 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 354 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 93 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 58 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 29 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 46 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF4 39 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 56 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 98 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 41 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 22 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 77 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 80 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 90 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 67 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 90 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 89 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 88 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in

Ridgely has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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