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Black Oak, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
185 Population 440/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $22,536 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $153,112 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 2,203 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation232 ft (71 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates35.8365°N, 90.3676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCraighead County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

373 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 96 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 20 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 14 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 88 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 42 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 97 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 74 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 21 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 90 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 40 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 139 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 29 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 90 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 71 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 23 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 114 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 154 fatalities, 1,642 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 18 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 17 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 64 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 19 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 85 km 1
May 15, 1968 EF4 74 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 93 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 97 km 2
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 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Black Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.1").

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