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Cherokee Village, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,078 Population 249/sq mi density
$35,244 Median Income $22,955 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $148,064 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
216 Violent Crime/100K 1,683 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,244 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates36.2913°N, 91.5694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySharp County County
Nearest AirportSharp County Regional (CKK)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

313 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 134 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 134 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 138 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 133 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 135 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 44 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 47 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 135 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 58 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 120 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 134 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 137 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 56 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 77 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 117 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 88 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 96 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 13 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 66 km 2
May 15, 1968 EF4 72 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 72 km 7
May 21, 1957 EF4 82 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 54 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 75 km 1
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 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 74 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 82 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 71 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 72 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 83 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 77 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 94 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 72 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 94 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 73 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 72 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 72 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Cherokee Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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