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Amity, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pike County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 298/sq mi density
$37,679 Median Income $16,070 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $177,865 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 296 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,679 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Amity 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

Elevation493 ft (150 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates34.2662°N, 93.4634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
61 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

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience10.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 150 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 148 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 150 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 149 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 148 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 7 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 148 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 149 km
Mar 1, 2011 0 km NNW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.3 146 km
Mar 1, 2011 0 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.3 146 km
Apr 19, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.3 149 km
Aug 19, 2012 0 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.3 147 km
Mar 22, 2011 2 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.3 146 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 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 912 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 94 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 91 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 43 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 84 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 58 km 7
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 86 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 18 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 35 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 98 km 2
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 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 90 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 82 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 91 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 65 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 74 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 57 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 76 km
2021 JACK PIGEON 5,643 86 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 49 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 57 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 57 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

Amity 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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