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Bryant, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
21,125 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$83,219 Median Income $39,186 per capita
$223,400 Home Value $252,964 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 4,186 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,219 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,400 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bryant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates34.6151°N, 92.4913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience54.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 74 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 72 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 74 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 72 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 73 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 110 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 72 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 73 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 74 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 74 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 72 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 74 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 139 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 73 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 176 fatalities, 2,130 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 23 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 76 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 11 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 13 km 5
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 97 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 49 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 78 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 60 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 58 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 56 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 90 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 77 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 42 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 75 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 58 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 35 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,632 91 km
2021 CW SHARP TOP 1 3,539 99 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 75 km
2024 RX SHARP TOP 1 3,423 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Bryant has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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