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Bethesda, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
136
Population
93/sq mi density
$85,500
Median Income
$27,910 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
426
Violent Crime/100K
2,181 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethesda 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 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7871°N, 91.7927°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Bethesda has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.8").