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Blue Mountain, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
150 Population 140/sq mi density
$79,000 Home Value $175,533 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates35.1318°N, 93.7167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 125 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 130 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 123 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 125 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 123 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 81 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 106 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 123 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,088 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 90 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 27 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 59 km 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 51 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 81 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 92 km 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 37 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 86 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 91 km 1
May 4, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 71 km 2
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 35 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 66 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 37 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 37 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 24 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 99 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 64 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 97 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 24 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Blue Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.6").

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