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Conway, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
66,288 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$58,461 Median Income $34,160 per capita
$234,600 Home Value $245,903 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
481 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,461 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$234,600 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
481 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.8 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates35.0744°N, 92.4670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaulkner County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience57.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 24 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 25 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 23 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 23 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 22 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 60 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 24 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 117 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 21 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 23 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 22 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 79 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 20 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 20 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 24 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 22 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 24 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 34 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 187 fatalities, 2,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 37 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 55 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 62 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 56 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 3 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 47 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 29 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 28 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 24 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 12 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,226 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 54 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 85 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 83 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,491 85 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 96 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 61 km
2024 RX PAYNE RIDGE 4,216 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,118 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.1").

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