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Colt, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · St. Francis County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
446 Population 354/sq mi density
$21,563 Median Income $21,873 per capita
$94,200 Home Value $121,303 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,196 Violent Crime/100K 6,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$21,563 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,196 violent crimes/100K (215% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Colt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation252 ft (77 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates35.1329°N, 90.8129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Francis County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

330 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 141 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 135 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 99 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 86 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 143 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 121 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 18 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 67 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 59 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 142 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 100 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 143 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 203 fatalities, 2,369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 77 km 8
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 100 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 53 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 53 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 74 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 83 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 15 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 24 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 83 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 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 73 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 96 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Colt has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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