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Board Camp, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
76
Population
26/sq mi density
$26,038
Median Income
$23,932 per capita
$342,900
Home Value
$190,094 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
4,740 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,038 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$342,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Board Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5325°N, 94.0797°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Board Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (3.0").