Bigelow, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Perry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
527 Population 561/sq mi density
$71,042 Median Income $25,576 per capita
$155,400 Home Value $163,058 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,042 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,400 home value, $719/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigelow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation327 ft (100 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates34.9978°N, 92.6312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.68"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

232 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 39 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 41 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 38 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 38 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 39 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 127 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 37 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 37 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 35 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 35 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 39 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 37 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 39 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 95 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 34 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 180 fatalities, 2,240 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 24 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 42 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 49 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 18 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 33 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 48 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 35 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 16 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 15 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 54 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 99 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 40 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 99 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 37 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 96 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 85 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 85 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 68 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Bigelow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.7").

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