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Bee Branch, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
181 Population 51/sq mi density
$73,472 Median Income $39,339 per capita
$147,200 Home Value $224,103 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bee Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation887 ft (270 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates35.4626°N, 92.4010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Buren County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.1 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

254 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 22 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 26 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 21 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 23 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 23 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 19 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 22 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 24 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 74 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 22 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 23 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 115 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 142 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 22 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 23 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 24 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 25 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 21 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 60 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 178 fatalities, 2,508 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 79 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 73 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 40 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 14 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 96 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 87 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 46 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 33 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 25 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 48 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
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 88 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 74 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 57 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 55 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 52 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 70 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 83 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 64 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Bee Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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