Group labor homes. Grayridge, New Madrid County, Missouri, 1940
Grayridge’s story
147 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 3 maps from 1934 on.
- 1879Grayridge is settled
GrayridgeMO
The town was settled in 1879 and has 96 residents today.
Is Grayridge a good place to live?
Only 10 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Grayridge. Grayridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
96 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Grayridge: who provides what
Grayridge is unincorporated, so Stoddard County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterStoddard County Pwsd 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesStoddard CountyStoddard County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereStoddardStoddard County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes63846, 6385063846 92% · 63850 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Grayridge.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Grayridge, mostly earthquakes
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Grayridge than in 81% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Grayridge break down as 44% from earthquakes and 19% from inland flooding.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Grayridge
A winter brings about 3 inches of snow, with January nights at 28° and July afternoons at 90°.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–47°
Spring48–69°
Summer68–89°
Fall49–71°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Grayridge is
26% of Grayridge adults have been diagnosed with depression. Among adults locally, 23% smoke cigarettes, above both the Missouri town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). In Grayridge, 18% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 37% get no exercise outside work.
| Grayridge | Typical Missouri town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Grayridge | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 15.8% |
| More smokers | 23.4% | 16% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
10.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Grayridge
14pages on Grayridge
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Grayridge; the nearest are
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cape Girardeau35.5 mi$11,064 tuitionThree Rivers CollegeCommunity college · Public · Poplar Bluff36 mi$4,950 in-state tuitionSoutheast Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cape Girardeau36.3 mi$9,903 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Grayridge residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Missouri.
About Grayridge
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60. A post office called Gray's Ridge was established in 1879, the name was changed to Gray Ridge in 1887, and the present name of Grayridge was adopted in 1894. The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen. Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.
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- Elevation
- 295 ft
- ZIP code
- 63850
Questions about Grayridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Grayridge, MO a good place to live?
Grayridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.