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Bellefonte, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Boone County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
497 Population 802/sq mi density
$46,563 Median Income $23,096 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $225,203 Zillow
$759 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
760 Violent Crime/100K 4,934 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellefonte 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 47.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates36.1999°N, 93.0470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
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

236 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 M4.7 121 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 126 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 120 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 121 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 121 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 58 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 122 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 20 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 120 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 121 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 66 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 119 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 628 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 76 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 85 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 32 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 3 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 81 km 2
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 34 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 11 km 1
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 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 92 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 53 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 52 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 52 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 60 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 66 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 57 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 61 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 42 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 99 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Bellefonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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