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Centerton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
20,212 Population 1,416/sq mi density
$112,920 Median Income $53,157 per capita
$295,500 Home Value $348,983 Zillow
$1,436 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,920 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, $1,436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Centerton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,292 ft (394 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density1,416/sq mi
Coordinates36.3551°N, 94.2977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

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

16 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 M3.6 117 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 117 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 104 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 134 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 97 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 146 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 148 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 1 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 140 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 116 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 133 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 138 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 3 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 196 fatalities, 1,873 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 82 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 59 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 76 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 29 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 46 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 5
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 81 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 81 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 81 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 90 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 78 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 83 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 85 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 49 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 94 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 81 km
1995 F128 4,210 57 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 81 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°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 (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Centerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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