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De Valls Bluff, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
514 Population 472/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $26,322 per capita
$579 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
De Valls Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation209 ft (64 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates34.7859°N, 91.4611°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPrairie County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 98 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 91 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 99 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 89 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 113 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 124 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 98 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 99 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 99 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 100 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 99 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 184 fatalities, 2,372 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 83 km 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 79 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 55 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 95 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 31 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 53 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 21 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 96 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 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 74 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 9 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 9 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

De Valls Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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