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Burdette, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lauderdale County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
217 Population 293/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $34,440 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $94,744 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $906/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burdette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates35.8153°N, 89.9464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

383 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 85 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 18 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 28 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 57 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 15 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 146 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 92 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 127 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 118 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 51 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 60 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 13 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 59 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 120 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 58 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 45 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 16 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 149 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 55 km 8
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 75 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 100 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 22 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 29 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 29 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 72 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAPANOCCA LAKE (725 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Burdette has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.9").

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