Ridgeway, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
525 Population 430/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $22,702 per capita
$65,700 Home Value $127,395 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,700 home value, $713/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgeway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates40.3781°N, 93.9369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 139 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 87 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 146 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 98 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 61 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 79 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 9 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 100 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 76 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Ridgeway has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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