Dardanelle, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,517
Population
1,241/sq mi density
$43,287
Median Income
$21,844 per capita
$123,200
Home Value
$183,019 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
400
Violent Crime/100K
755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,287 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dardanelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 333 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2263°N, 93.1659°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pope County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Dardanelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.0").