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Cushman, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
456 Population 112/sq mi density
$42,411 Median Income $24,836 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $171,300 Zillow
$464 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
426 Violent Crime/100K 2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,411 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $464/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cushman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates35.8658°N, 91.7781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIndependence County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 84 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 84 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 147 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 86 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 138 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 127 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 100 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 91 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 93 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 53 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 84 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 119 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 87 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 104 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 64 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 113 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 150 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 167 fatalities, 2,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 52 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 66 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 69 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 88 km 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 76 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 56 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 37 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 50
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 97 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 68 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 68 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 69 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 55 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 51 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 95 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 45 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 60 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Cushman has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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