Cave City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,930
Population
788/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$21,895 per capita
$119,900
Home Value
$175,771 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $636/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cave City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9482°N, 91.5468°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Independence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Cave City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (3.2").