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Camden, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ouachita County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,427 Population 631/sq mi density
$51,300 Median Income $26,442 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $102,973 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,052 Violent Crime/100K 3,472 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,300 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,052 violent crimes/100K (177% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates33.5677°N, 92.8491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOuachita County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 143 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 93 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 64 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 141 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 38 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 46 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 125 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 47 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 43 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 60 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 57 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 133 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 140 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 114 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 42 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 141 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 76 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 110 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 2 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 403 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 58 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 68 km 7
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 44 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 62 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 68 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 5
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANEY C 11-14 (2,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 75 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 76 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 90 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 76 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 79 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 72 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,004 98 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 43 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 31 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 80 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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