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Carlisle, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lonoke County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,175 Population 448/sq mi density
$34,858 Median Income $24,222 per capita
$132,600 Home Value $184,572 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 2,335 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$34,858 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$132,600 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlisle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates34.7954°N, 91.7405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLonoke County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 77 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 71 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 79 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 77 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 111 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 77 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 99 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 77 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 77 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 142 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 78 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 78 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 78 km
Feb 24, 2011 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas M3.4 78 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 83 km 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 59 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 10
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 88 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 63 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 98 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 71 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 50 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 15 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 83 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 97 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 96 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 49 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 49 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 20 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 25 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Carlisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").

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