Chidester, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Nevada County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
347
Population
65/sq mi density
$21,641
Median Income
$15,429 per capita
$73,400
Home Value
$102,973 Zillow
$389
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,641 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $389/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chidester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7019°N, 93.0238°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nevada County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Chidester has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").