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Arkansas City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
487
Population
994/sq mi density
$40,729
Median Income
$20,312 per capita
$89,600
Home Value
$83,040 Zillow
$619
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,070
Violent Crime/100K
3,807 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,729 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,070 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkansas City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6089°N, 91.2049°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Desha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in |
Arkansas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.7").