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Decatur, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,516
Population
319/sq mi density
$43,239
Median Income
$22,063 per capita
$141,800
Home Value
$274,846 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
938
Violent Crime/100K
2,537 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,239 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
938 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Decatur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,186 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3485°N, 94.4580°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Decatur has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.0").