Cotter, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Marion County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
955
Population
390/sq mi density
$33,250
Median Income
$24,414 per capita
$162,000
Home Value
$245,188 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
48.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
312
Violent Crime/100K
519 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2819°N, 92.5208°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Cotter has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").