Alpena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Boone County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
429
Population
323/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$17,714 per capita
$102,500
Home Value
$241,732 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $765/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2927°N, 93.3036°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Alpena has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").