Central City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sebastian County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
570
Population
257/sq mi density
$71,071
Median Income
$33,041 per capita
$123,000
Home Value
$191,697 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,071 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $1,014/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Central City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 396 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3364°N, 94.2380°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sebastian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Central City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").