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Bismarck, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
61
Population
42/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
4,262 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bismarck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3218°N, 93.1781°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.4").