Cotton Plant, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
411
Population
395/sq mi density
$12,043
Median Income
$19,772 per capita
$37,000
Home Value
$98,651 Zillow
$537
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$12,043 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,000 home value, $537/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotton Plant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 191 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0059°N, 91.2521°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodruff County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Cotton Plant has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.0").