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Rives, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
86 Population 232/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $25,210 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
880 Violent Crime/100K 8,853 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
880 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rives enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates36.0937°N, 90.0134°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

405 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 M4.8 123 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 56 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 31 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 43 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 126 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 49 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 19 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 96 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 114 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 102 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 106 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 50 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 63 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 20 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 72 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 97 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 52 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 30 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 30 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 172 fatalities, 1,669 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 90 km 57
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 59 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 29 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 67 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 18 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 72 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 91 km 1
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 44 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 2
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 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: VICTORY 1-7 (3,237 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 99 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Rives has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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