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Armorel, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lauderdale County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
392 Population 282/sq mi density
$147,750 Median Income $47,936 per capita
$181,900 Home Value $94,744 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,732 Violent Crime/100K 8,355 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,732 violent crimes/100K (356% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Armorel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates35.9256°N, 89.7980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 72 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 33 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 45 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 38 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 11 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 128 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 110 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 122 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 111 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 68 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 42 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 13 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 104 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 76 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 40 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 28 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 31 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 202 fatalities, 1,992 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 86 km 57
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 70 km 8
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 89 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 78 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 91 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 35 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 12 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 94 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 14 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 52 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 73 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Armorel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.0").

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