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Arkabutla, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
202
Population
50/sq mi density
$123,875
Median Income
$47,857 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$243,628 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
2,021 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkabutla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7002°N, 90.1216°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tunica County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Arkabutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").