1913 · Bank of Gerald. Gerald, Mo · Wikimedia Commons
Gerald’s story
Gerald in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
GeraldMO
A town of 1,368. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,368
+1.2% since 2010
Typical home
$252K
+7.7% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
38.0
years
Jobs based here
505
Balanced
What makes Gerald stand out
The 2 things Gerald does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,368 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gerald. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Gerald tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
16.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
52nd
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Gerald has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–44°
Spring43–67°
Summer63–86°
Fall44–68°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Gerald’s public schools outperform 64% of Missouri districts
The public schools Gerald’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Elem. | PK–5 | 283 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Gerald
Most working residents leave Gerald for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (11%), Union (8%) and Owensville (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Gerald5%
Washington11%
Union8%
Owensville6%
Sullivan5%
21 mi
median commute distance
505
jobs based in Gerald
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Gerald
Gerald's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Gerald0.7
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Gerald0
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Gerald home is worth about $252K
The typical Gerald home is worth about $252,000, up 7.7% in a year, 6% below the Missouri typical home.
$252KZillow home value
Typical home value
Gerald$252K
Missouri$268K
+7.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Gerald
City in Missouri, United States
Gerald is a city in western Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,361
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- ZIP code
- 63037
- Area code
- 573
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