Cove, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
359
Population
224/sq mi density
$26,172
Median Income
$17,467 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$174,497 Zillow
$574
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$26,172 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $574/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4390°N, 94.4223°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0370 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.6").