Caraway, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,078
Population
469/sq mi density
$41,667
Median Income
$22,955 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$153,112 Zillow
$481
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
92
Violent Crime/100K
921 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $481/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Caraway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 227 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7602°N, 90.3221°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mississippi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Caraway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").