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Crossett, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ashley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,719 Population 659/sq mi density
$42,792 Median Income $28,571 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $78,734 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
619 Violent Crime/100K 3,859 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,792 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crossett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation168 ft (51 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates33.1228°N, 91.9581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAshley County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.5 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 23, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 96 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 68 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 113 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 66 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 62 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 70 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 60 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 60 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 60 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 150 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 74 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 142 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 164 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 276 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 2,040 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 94 km 47
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 95 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 53 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 50 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 99 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 89 km 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 95 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 73 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 37 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 18 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 94 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 22 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 25 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 100 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 99 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 39 km
2010 DREW 1,283 46 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 21 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 32 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 21 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 13 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 20 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 20 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 21 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 21 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 21 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 20 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
February 47°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest

Crossett has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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