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Clarkedale, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
536 Population 47/sq mi density
$129,750 Median Income $51,599 per capita
$286,200 Home Value $237,519 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 4,363 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates35.2970°N, 90.2103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 146 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 60 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 52 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 77 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 116 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 40 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 149 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 48 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 120 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 48 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 116 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 60 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 107 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 91 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 121 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 63 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 72 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 142 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 125 fatalities, 1,317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 63 km 8
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 91 km 9
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 1
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 94 km 5
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 73 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 71 km 0
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 - - 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,363 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,192 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 936 94 km
2014 C-31 BOONE ROAD 911 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 840 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 91 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 88 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 6 km
1993 UNNAMED 664 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 31 619 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 82 km
2024 CHEWALLA CREEK 535 98 km
2006 BIG SPRING 501 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Clarkedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").

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