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Beebe, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,580 Population 848/sq mi density
$56,424 Median Income $30,533 per capita
$163,400 Home Value $211,175 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 3,312 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,424 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Beebe 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

Elevation254 ft (77 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.5 km²)
Population Density848/sq mi
Coordinates35.0724°N, 91.9011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
14 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

256 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 47 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 40 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 49 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 116 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 64 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 47 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 126 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 136 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 47 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 48 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 48 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 49 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 48 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 48 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 260 fatalities, 3,035 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 76 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 93 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 75 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 53 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 98 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 50 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 25 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 20 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 86 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 69 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,553 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 41 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 92 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 95 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 92 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 97 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,571 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,455 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,178 99 km
2016 RXBURN 2,148 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,063 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,962 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,952 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,944 87 km
2010 LAKE WINONA 2 1,885 92 km
2018 RXBURN 1,879 94 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,565 89 km
2024 RX GRIFFIN MT 1,558 90 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

Beebe 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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