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Cave Springs, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,778 Population 747/sq mi density
$147,917 Median Income $54,212 per capita
$431,300 Home Value $562,095 Zillow
$2,081 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 358 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,917 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$431,300 home value, $2,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cave Springs 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density747/sq mi
Coordinates36.2684°N, 94.2195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 129 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 110 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 111 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 94 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 143 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 148 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 138 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 129 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 12 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 110 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 132 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 88 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 191 fatalities, 1,841 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 93 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 87 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 17 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 43 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 98 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 69 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,774 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 69 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 84 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 67 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 72 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 97 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 50 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 98 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 70 km
1995 F128 4,210 58 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Cave Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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