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Beaver, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Barry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 284/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $23,936 per capita
$237,500 Home Value $304,280 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 4,383 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$237,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates36.4740°N, 93.7773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarry County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience19.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
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 Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 129 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 71 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 117 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 113 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 71 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 150 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 139 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 126 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 104 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 128 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 117 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 50 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 145 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 71 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 86 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 91 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 196 fatalities, 1,799 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 97 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 82 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 52 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 62 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 72 km 1
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 67 km 1
May 5, 1971 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 8, 1970 EF3 73 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 98 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 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 89 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 90 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 98 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 87 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 90 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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