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Bonanza, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
730 Population 262/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $28,905 per capita
$141,300 Home Value $203,626 Zillow
$952 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
754 Violent Crime/100K 5,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $952/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
754 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates35.2318°N, 94.4161°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 88 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 86 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 131 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 85 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 85 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 89 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 147 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 86 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 98 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 103 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 130 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 86 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 137 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 118 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 26 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 43 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 89 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 14 km 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 79 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 21 km 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 30 km 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 86 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 77 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 17 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 31 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 73 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 28 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 38 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 29 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 46 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 52 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 65 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 94 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 43 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Bonanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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