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Cash, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
365 Population 986/sq mi density
$29,615 Median Income $18,160 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $199,849 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 1,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$29,615 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density986/sq mi
Coordinates35.8012°N, 90.9316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCraighead County County
Nearest AirportWalnut Ridge Regional (ARG)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

534 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 142 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 131 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 138 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 71 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 62 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 144 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 137 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 93 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 77 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 143 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 114 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 76 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 72 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 144 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 121 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 91 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 138 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 43 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 177 fatalities, 2,153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 34 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 68 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 46 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 100 km 1
May 26, 1973 EF4 71 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 24 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 51 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 50 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 47 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOLF MOUNTAIN RX (3,140 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 95 km
2005 WOLF MTN 2,801 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,783 66 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 88 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Cash has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.0").

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