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Austin, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,805 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$93,315 Median Income $36,710 per capita
$209,800 Home Value $243,102 Zillow
$1,284 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 529 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,315 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,800 home value, $1,284/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Austin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates35.0059°N, 91.9896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

247 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 44 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 38 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 46 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 44 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 45 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 68 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 45 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 147 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 130 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 44 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 46 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 45 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 46 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 45 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 45 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 45 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 46 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 235 fatalities, 2,817 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 66 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 96 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 76 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 86 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 64 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 86 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 42 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 17 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 65 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 95 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 30 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 97 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 97 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 93 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 93 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 88 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 30 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,571 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,455 90 km
2024 RX LITTLE BEAR 3 2,427 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,178 89 km
2016 RXBURN 2,148 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Austin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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