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Caldwell, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · St. Francis County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
449 Population 141/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $23,346 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $121,303 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,196 Violent Crime/100K 6,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,196 violent crimes/100K (215% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Caldwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation293 ft (89 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates35.0748°N, 90.8095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Francis County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 142 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 136 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 104 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 91 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 144 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 126 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 22 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 123 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 73 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 65 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 143 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 140 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 144 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 202 fatalities, 2,381 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 83 km 8
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 58 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 88 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 80 km 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 18 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 70 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 91 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Caldwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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