Clarendon, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,565
Population
894/sq mi density
$33,500
Median Income
$21,376 per capita
$72,400
Home Value
$98,651 Zillow
$504
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
763
Violent Crime/100K
1,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$33,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,400 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
763 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarendon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6930°N, 91.3063°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Clarendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.2").