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Alpena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Boone County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
429
Population
323/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$17,714 per capita
$102,500
Home Value
$229,271 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
3,013 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Alpena has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.3").