Grayridge, Missouri

Grayridge is a census-designated place in eastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.^[2] It is located approximately ten miles southwest of Sikeston, just south of U.S. Route 60.^[3]

Grayridge, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
Location of Grayridge in Missouri
Coordinates: 36°49′29″N 89°46′55″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Stoddard
Area [1]
• Total	1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
• Land	1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	299 ft (91 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	87
• Density	85.46/sq mi (32.99/km2)
FIPS code	29-28864
GNIS feature ID	2587076[2]

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.^[4] The community has the name of W. C. Gray, a pioneer citizen.^[5]

Grayridge is home to Stoddard County Oilseed Crushing, which is developing biodiesel.^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	87		—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Education

It is in the Richland R-I School District.^[8]