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Bono, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,575
Population
968/sq mi density
$46,897
Median Income
$21,088 per capita
$143,100
Home Value
$199,849 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,897 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9111°N, 90.8008°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Craighead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | — | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Bono has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.0").