Climate * Coldest month - January, average 35 degrees F * Hottest month - August, average 90 degrees F * Average rain - 40" * Average snow - 12"
Commercial Services * 2 Banks, Class 2 Post Office
Communications * Fidelity Bourbeuse Telephone System, 2 Weekly Newspapers, 2 Radio Stations, 6 TV Channels Received, Cable TV Available, Internet w/ email & DSL available
Community Facilities * 2 Banquet Facilities - Capacity 300 each
Education * R-2 School District - AAA Rated, 3 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, 1 High School, 2 Area Vocational Schools, 1 Area College, 2 Private Schools, 1 Home School Group
Fire Protection District * Fire Chief Bruce Hoock
Fire Insurance * 6th Class Inside City - 10th Class Outside City
Population * Approximately 1,300 residents within city limits. Approximately 78720 residents in the county.
Recreation (in town or within 10 miles) * 1 Public Swimming Pool, 2 Tennis Courts, 5 Parks, 1 Golf Course, 1 Handball/Racquetball Court, 1 Country Club, 1 Rodeo Arena, 2 Baseball Diamonds, 1 Senior Center
Utilities * Water supplied by City of Gerald, P.O. Box 59, Gerald (573) 764-3340
Area Codes * (573) Gerald, Owensville, Beaufort, Leslie, Sullivan, Rolla * (636) Union, Washington, St. Clair