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Avoca, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
811 Population 420/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $31,744 per capita
$195,700 Home Value $495,165 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,700 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avoca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates36.3947°N, 94.0658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 96 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 130 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 96 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 125 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 114 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 142 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 127 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 22 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 127 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 96 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 112 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 117 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 23 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 191 fatalities, 1,806 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 87 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 91 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 31 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 63 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 60 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 74 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 24, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,774 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 79 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 77 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 82 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 97 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 69 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 81 km
1995 F128 4,210 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 80 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 80 km
2024 RX HORSEHEAD 3,548 97 km
2019 RX - ALEXANDER MTN BLK3 3,492 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Avoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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