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Boles, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Scott County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
185 Population 79/sq mi density
$177,500 Home Value $136,842 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 3,476 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Boles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates34.7881°N, 94.0494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 126 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 125 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 129 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 134 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 123 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 86 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 90 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 125 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 140 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 125 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 125 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 140 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 65 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 126 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 75 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 55 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 96 km 13
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 98 km 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 50 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 90 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 80 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 89 km 10
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 7
May 24, 2011 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 38 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 79 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 50 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 50 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 50 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 26 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 37 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 16 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 23 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 60 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 34 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 91 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 26 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 38 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Boles has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.7").

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