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Blytheville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lauderdale County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,026
Population
628/sq mi density
$49,928
Median Income
$29,696 per capita
$101,200
Home Value
$94,744 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
809
Violent Crime/100K
4,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,928 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
809 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blytheville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9341°N, 89.9051°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Blytheville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.0").