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Alexander, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,488 Population 1,543/sq mi density
$69,022 Median Income $22,751 per capita
$157,700 Home Value $277,788 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 46.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
452 Violent Crime/100K 2,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,022 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,700 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexander enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,543/sq mi
Coordinates34.6186°N, 92.4512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience54.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 73 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 71 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 73 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 71 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 72 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 109 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 71 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 72 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 73 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 74 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 71 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 139 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 73 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 176 fatalities, 2,118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 26 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 78 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 13 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 9 km 5
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 95 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 48 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 78 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 61 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 59 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 94 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 80 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 45 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 79 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 61 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 32 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,632 95 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 79 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 44 km
2022 WILDCAT UNIT 2/6 3,320 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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