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Atkins, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,877 Population 469/sq mi density
$58,299 Median Income $25,489 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $167,896 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 2,502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,299 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Atkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation372 ft (113 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density469/sq mi
Coordinates35.2409°N, 92.9496°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyConway County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 54 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 60 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 52 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 53 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 53 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 54 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 52 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 110 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 52 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 126 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 52 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 41 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 54 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 50 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 51 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 52 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 52 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 51 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,921 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 58 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 91 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 19 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 59 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 50 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 26 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 33 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 25 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 91 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 99 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 60 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 37 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 86 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 52 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 65 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in

Atkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.6").

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