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Alpine, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Clark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
67 Population 47/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 3,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates34.2269°N, 93.3783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 149 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 146 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 148 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 147 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 148 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Feb 26, 2011 5 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 150 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 6 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 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 91 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 85 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 37 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 89 km 3
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 63 km 7
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 95 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 25 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 95 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 50 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 97 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 82 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 72 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 82 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 65 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 83 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 93 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (3.4").

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