Bull Shoals, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,687
Population
344/sq mi density
$46,848
Median Income
$33,659 per capita
$157,200
Home Value
$212,146 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
208
Violent Crime/100K
311 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,848 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bull Shoals enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3736°N, 92.5915°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Bull Shoals has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").