Calion, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 379/sq mi density
$42,039 Median Income $26,691 per capita
$61,700 Home Value $133,373 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,039 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Calion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates33.3284°N, 92.5402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.53"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.06"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 6, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 150 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 129 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 37 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 19 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 5 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 148 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 21 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 15 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 30 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 26 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 125 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 128 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 24 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 125 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 95 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 454 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 6
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 46 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 92 km 5
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 66 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 92 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 39 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 85 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 74 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 59 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 95 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 64 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 94 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 65 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 62 km
2010 DREW 1,283 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 95 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 99 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 40 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 42 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 42 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 46 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 82 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Calion has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (3.1").

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