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Birdsong, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
41 Population 205/sq mi density
$12,083 Median Income $18,285 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $99,274 Zillow
$279 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 4,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$12,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, $279/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Birdsong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation224 ft (68 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates35.4612°N, 90.2598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 130 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 43 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 33 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 62 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 104 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 44 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 60 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 109 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 31 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 33 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 105 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 43 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 94 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 76 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 57 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 150 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 56 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 177 fatalities, 1,801 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 45 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 46 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 88 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF4 88 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 81 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 99 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
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 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 97 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 13 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in

Birdsong has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.0").

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