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Calico Rock, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,795 Population 377/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $11,460 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $191,436 Zillow
$347 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 4,671 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $347/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Calico Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation507 ft (155 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates36.1220°N, 92.1259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBaxter County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 97 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 99 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 97 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 111 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 80 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 99 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 61 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 97 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 25 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 99 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 88 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 146 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 99 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 97 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 97 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,022 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 39 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 67 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 51 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 96 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 79 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 97 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 100 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 52 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 49 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 90 km 1
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 31 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 31 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 84 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 31 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 90 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 19 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 83 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 90 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 88 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 85 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 11 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 11 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Calico Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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