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Batavia, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Boone County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
444 Population 319/sq mi density
$64,107 Median Income $30,430 per capita
$216,400 Home Value $225,203 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
760 Violent Crime/100K 4,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$216,400 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Batavia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,596 ft (486 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates36.2479°N, 93.2158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 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 Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 134 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 139 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 132 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 74 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 135 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 25 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 133 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 134 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 133 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 73 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 135 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 115 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 681 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 91 km 7
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 96 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 48 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 17 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 73 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 50 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 12 km 1
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 76 km 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 42 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 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 84 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 69 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 62 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 73 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 62 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 67 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 63 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 50 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Batavia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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