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Branch, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
335 Population 107/sq mi density
$35,060 Median Income $19,185 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $193,566 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
197 Violent Crime/100K 907 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,060 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation473 ft (144 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates35.3083°N, 93.9554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience18.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 143 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 144 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 131 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 147 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 142 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 142 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 127 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 121 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 69 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 3 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 84 km 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 31 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 55 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 67 km 10
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 41 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 4
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 92 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 46 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 11, 1970 EF3 85 km 1
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 14 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 46 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 16 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 16 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 52 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 69 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 96 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 92 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 68 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 35 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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